Manager, Affiliate Communications

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a Manager of Affiliate Communications. This job reports to the Senior Director of Health & Affiliate Communications in the Communications and Culture division of PPFA. The communications department provides all of the external media, press, and messaging work for the organization and Planned Parenthood affiliates.

Responsibilities

Support, advise, and execute work in support of Planned Parenthood affiliates as they implement communications strategies to advance access to sexual and reproductive health care services and education programs, and promote health equity; Manage monthly affiliate communications calls, as well as affiliate media staff and senior affiliate communications staff listservs; Scope, create, and conduct regular and timely messaging trainings and workshop series for national and affiliate staff members; Work closely with Global Safety & Security, Advocacy Research, Health Care Operations, and Litigation & Law teams to monitor and assess threats related to safety and security, health care delivery, staffing, and operations; Develop messages and communications strategies to protect Planned Parenthood's brand and reputation amid ongoing challenges; Collaborate with Data Strategy & Analytics and Health Care Operations teams to regularly synthesize affiliate data for use in communications materials and media outreach; Provide affiliates with expert guidance and feedback on crisis communications plans, responses, and materials, as well as support reactive rapid response to breaking news; Manage and promote the Affiliate Communications Space on the Intranet; Coordinate with PPFA Communications, Brand, Research & Insights, and Content Innovation staff to develop and execute strategic 360 communications plans; Draft various communications materials, including press releases, advisories, talking points, letters to the editor, op-eds, fact sheets, and briefings; Prep and staff spokespeople as needed; Coordinate with relevant PPFA departments to ensure that communications strategies and materials reflect Planned Parenthood brand and voice; Contribute to reports for management; Help lead brainstorming sessions and proactively identify opportunities to strengthen affiliate communications work; Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media contacts; Complete special projects as assigned

Requirements

At least four years of experience working in communications; Strong understanding of media outlets, reporters, and partner organizations; Excellent communication skills; Experience leading media strategy; History of communicating and working with multicultural audiences; Deep familiarity with Planned Parenthood's mission and work; Demonstrated ability to write and edit proficiently and quickly, including the ability to understand and communicate about complex, technical, or sensitive subjects in a clear, concise, and engaging manner; Strong understanding of sexual and reproductive health issues; Spokesperson and media training experience; Proven knowledge of media trends, and strong sense of the operations of the news media (print, online, blogs, radio, and broadcast), including how to generate favorable traction in the media; Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines successfully; Energetic, creative, innovative approach, with a desire to develop new ideas and solutions and bring them to life

Nice to have

Nuanced understanding of reproductive justice