Communications Manager

The Equity Alliance

. Update and maintain TEA's websites across entities .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in communications and digital media, with strong writing, editing, and graphic design skills. Proficient in managing social media accounts, content calendars, and analytics to support organizational goals and community engagement.

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Exceptional Writing SkillsGraphic Design Skills in Canva and Adobe Creative SuiteExperience Managing Social Media AccountsStrong Project Management SkillsProficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

Website Content ManagementEmail Marketing with MailchimpAnalytics ReportingDrafting Press ReleasesBasic Video Editing Skills

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedImpeccable JudgmentAbility to Handle Multiple Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeCanvaAdobe Creative SuiteEveryAction

Industry Keywords

501(c)(3) ComplianceSocial Justice MovementsPolitical CampaignsRace-Class NarrativeCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Update and maintain TEA's websites across entities
Write, build, and send the weekly e-newsletter
Create and manage the communications content calendar
Track website, email, and social analytics and deliver monthly reports
Pull communications data for funder reports and staff updates
Write blog posts and edit web copy, event announcements, and print materials
Manage TEA's social media accounts, including publishing and community engagement
Develop content ideas and campaign concepts for Director approval and execute them
Capture and adapt field content into ready-to-post assets
Monitor trends, engagement, and relevant conversations
Design graphics and create slide decks for funders, donors, partners, and presentations
Build communications toolkits for community and coalition partners
Provide production support for the Porch Politics podcast if it resumes
Manage communications request intake, prioritize asks, and complete deliverables on deadline
Communicate timelines and escalate conflicts or priority decisions to the Communications Director
Manage the asset library and shared-drive organization
Draft press releases, media advisories, and public statements for Director review
Maintain press clippings and press contact archives
Coordinate photographers and videographers for events and storytelling projects
Produce event recaps and storytelling content
Coordinate production of the Tennessee Voter Guide
Review content for brand consistency and 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) compliance
Maintain templates and brand standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for TEA's mission and theory of change, and a commitment to racial and economic justice
2–4 years of experience in communications, digital media, journalism, marketing, or campaign work
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to write in a bold, distinct brand voice
Experience managing social media accounts for an organization or brand, including content planning, publishing, and community engagement
Graphic design skills in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
Strong project management skills, with a track record of handling many deadlines and requests at once
Highly organized, with experience managing shared files, assets, or content systems
Experience with website content management and email platforms such as Mailchimp
Comfort working with analytics and turning data into clear reports
Understanding of, or willingness to quickly learn, 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) communications rules
Impeccable judgment and discretion with sensitive information
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management tools
Experience in social justice movements, advocacy, or political campaigns (desired)
Basic video editing skills for short-form social content (desired)
Experience drafting press releases or media materials (desired)
Familiarity with race-class narrative (desired)
Experience with EveryAction, NGP VAN, Hustle, or ThruText (desired)
Ability to travel multiple times per year across Tennessee, including overnight travel for events and partner meetings
Reliable transportation, a cell phone, and a valid driver's license
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, especially during election cycles and rapid-response moments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Full-time exempt position
3-month probationary period
At-will employment
Opportunities to work in racial and economic justice advocacy and movement organizing