Director, Communications – Editorial Strategy

Builders

. Set and own Builders' communications strategy, aligning earned media, editorial, and organizational priorities with clear goals and measures of success.

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing communications strategies, particularly in earned media, while effectively managing teams and leveraging data for strategic decision-making. Proficient in navigating the political and civic landscape, with a strong ability to craft compelling narratives and build relationships with key media stakeholders.

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Earned Media StrategyCrisis Communications LeadershipTeam ManagementMedia RelationsEditorial Judgment

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Hard Skills

Communications StrategyPitchingWritingEditingAudience AnalyticsRapid ResponseContent DevelopmentEditorial Calendar ManagementNon-Partisan MessagingPolicy Communication

Soft Skills

JudgmentCollaborationAdaptabilityCreativityEnthusiasm

Tools & Technologies

PR Tech StackAI ToolsMedia Monitoring ToolsAnalytics PlatformsSocial Media Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Political CommunicationsCivic EngagementNonprofit CommunicationsAdvocacyTexas Media Landscape

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and own Builders' communications strategy, aligning earned media, editorial, and organizational priorities with clear goals and measures of success.
Serve as the judgment-setter on if, when, and how Builders engages in cultural, political, and civic conversations at the national and Texas levels.
Lead crisis and rapid-response communications, aligning messaging across channels during key news cycles.
Develop messaging and communications frameworks for dedicated campaigns and evergreen content across all channels.
Lead and develop communications and editorial team members and freelancers.
Own the communications tech stack and champion the thoughtful use of AI tools.
Report on coverage, share of voice, and audience impact, using data to make strategic decisions.
Lead proactive earned media operations, identifying story angles, shaping pitches, and securing coverage across national outlets and key regional markets, especially Texas.
Monitor news and culture cycles to identify reactive opportunities and respond quickly.
Build creator relationships as an earned media channel in partnership with the Social team.
Expand relationships with journalists, producers, and editors covering politics, civic life, and solutions-oriented news.
Define and operationalize the “Builders lens”: balanced, solution-oriented, values-driven commentary.
Distill complex policy and political issues into compelling, non-partisan content.
Lead the editorial calendar for Builders and Builders TX newsletters, blog, and SMS, and contribute to social channels.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of PR or communications experience, with the majority in earned media (pitching, placing, and managing press) and at least 2 years leading strategy or managing people.
A proven pitching track record, including placements in national and major regional outlets.
Established relationships with political, civic, and national news reporters, producers, bookers, and creators, with credibility across the political spectrum.
Deep familiarity with beats, outlets, and fault lines shaping civic life.
Experience advising senior leaders on communications strategy, reputation, and rapid response, including supporting executive spokespeople or public figures in media contexts.
Exceptional writing, editing, and editorial judgment, including drafting or editing pitches, press releases, op-eds, and reactive statements under deadline.
Experience managing team members or freelancers and building a high-performing function.
Fluency in the modern PR tech stack, including AI tools.
Comfort operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where priorities shift.
Genuine enthusiasm for Builders' cross-partisan mission.
Familiarity with the Texas political and media landscape, including key outlets, reporters, and civic players.
Experience building or growing a trusted editorial voice, publication, or newsletter, including audience analytics.
Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or civic sector communications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive annual compensation
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance with company coverage options of 100%
25 days Paid Time Off (20 personal, 5 sick)
401K with company match
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
Charitable gift matching program
The opportunity to make a real impact through your day-to-day work