Vice President, Strategic Communications, Brand & Marketing
Flexible Location
WHO WE ARE
TNTP brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America's public education system. We are a fully remote, national organization of over 600 full-time TNTPers with expertise from a variety of fields, united by the vision to change outcomes for all students.
Working collaboratively, we dig into educators' toughest challenges, and we provide actionable solutions grounded in evidence. This work takes place in schools and districts across the country, and our national position allows us to spot trends, collect and analyze data, and advocate for policy changes that introduce greater impact at scale. We work across sectors and partner with school systems to ensure that the 3.5 million young people who graduate high school every year have pathways to economic and social mobility.
Learn more about us , what we do , and working here .
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Vice President, Strategic Communications, Brand & Marketing will lead the teams responsible for TNTP's external voice and brand. You will develop and lead the execution of TNTP's overall strategy towards communication, marketing, media and engagements strategies, including connecting narratives from across the organization, sharing our impact, bolstering our sector leadership, and building the external momentum necessary to achieve outcomes for students. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to align communication initiatives and stakeholder impact with the organization's goals and values.
Some responsibilities and duties may vary, but the role of Vice President, Strategic Communications, Brand & Marketing includes:
- Cast a vision for the Communications, Brand & Marketing teams that builds momentum for our mission and impact externally, connects the organization and its stakeholders, and establishes a collaborative and highly effective team function.
- Lead outcome-driven strategies to enhance TNTP's voice and impact.
- Provide thought leadership, managing stakeholder engagement, elevating executives, building overall brand reputation, and developing fully integrated programs that deliver measurable results.
- Lead a team of communications, brand & marketing professionals to design and deliver all aspects of external communications and engagement, including positioning and messaging, issues management, executive visibility, communications, brand, and digital marketing.
- Operate as a coach and trusted communications advisor to the Executive and Leadership Teams, serving as an enterprise-wide communications partner to the Executive Team and at times, as an organizational spokesperson.
- Identify and implement a vision for strategic engagements, external communications & platforms, and partnerships that further define TNTP's position as a catalyst for change in public education.
- Craft thoughtful points of view and recommendations based on a broad understanding of education landscapes and media relations, bringing new ideas that challenge the status quo.
- Anticipate potential risks and issues and help navigate challenges with communications expertise, marketing position, institutional knowledge, and attention to brand reputation.
- Establish and foster a supportive, inclusive, and cohesive team culture and commit to the development of team members through active coaching and mentorship.
- Lead your teams to drive results towards organizational Key Performance Indicators through the development of best-in-class communications campaigns and marketing strategies/resources.
- Promote cross-team communication and efficiency; establish priorities, engage in problem solving to eliminate bottlenecks and problem areas, and continuously elevate and accelerate team performance.
- Oversee budgeting, reporting, analyses, and recommendations and a variety of management duties, while keeping a pulse on KPIs and effectiveness metrics.
WHAT YOU HAVE
Qualifications, and Experiences
- Ten to twelve years (minimally) of progressive communications leadership; with at least 7 years in a high-level, strategic role and proven experience leading large-scale programs and relationships for complex organizations.
- Highly experienced multidisciplinary communications leadership, with strong skills in social media, marketing, media, and digital communications, and high-level experience in media relations strategy and execution.
- Leadership experience in brand development and brand reputation for large organizations.
- Deep understanding of the intersection of public relations, public policy and reputation, with insights and expertise on K-12 education.
- Digital fluency and demonstrated ability to deliver programs that change stakeholder opinions utilizing earned, owned and paid media.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to build cohesive messages for various audiences, employees, and key stakeholders.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills with staff at all levels of an organization.
- Flexibility and a solutions orientation, including the ability to "jump in" to mid-stream activity in a hands-on way to ensure success of the programs.
- Prior strong experience managing staff and leading and developing a high-performing MarComms team, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the function delivers meaningful impact to the organization.
- Experience in managing multiple work streams and staying on top of budgets, priorities, and goals.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to ending education inequality.
Competencies
- Forward-thinking and innovative leadership. You bring exceptional strategic expertise in communications, marketing, and external affairs. You are an articulate and concise storyteller, synthesizer, analyst, and bring demonstrated success achieving meaningful organizational outcomes from communications and engagements. You leverage data to drive decision-making, continuous improvement, and innovation to enhance brand presence.
- Translate strategy into action. You can critically assess challenges that occur on short notice and require immediate and flexible solutions. You are "hands-on" with the ability to feel at home working at a visionary/strategic level but entirely willing to roll up your sleeves and dig into tactical work.
- Lead through growth and change. You have a demonstrated track record of success in organizational change management at an enterprise level. You skillfully navigate ambiguity and are adaptable, flexible, and comfortable with constant change.
- Champion your people. You are a driver of quality, diversity of thought and perspective, and staff engagement. You develop a strategy for your teams and advocate on their behalf with other internal stakeholders.
- Model cross-cultural agility. Authentic self-reflection, self-awareness, and high emotional intelligence are central to who you are, and you utilize these skills to shape a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that aligns with TNTP's organizational culture and objectives.
- Motivate and influence others to act. You are an inspirational leader who values the importance of influencing through persuasion and motivation. You can provide advice and recommendations, drilling down on objectives and translating complex messages to a variety of audiences and channels. You have a strong executive presence with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Authentically collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. You have exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills and can interact with a diverse group of internal and external professionals. You're a collaborative team player and an active listener.
WHAT WE OFFER
The salary range for this position is $151,200 - $226,800. New hires can typically expect a starting salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint, in alignment with experience, qualifications, and our commitment to equity in compensation.
TNTP also offers a compelling overall Total Rewards package, including competitive mid-market salaries, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits, with a range of plans and programs designed to support the physical, mental, and financial wellness of employees and their dependents. We suggest learning more about our benefits ! (Spoiler alert: we're closed the last two weeks of December).
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other protected category.
We encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Pacific Islander, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary people, veterans, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of marginalized communities. We value the power of multilingualism and encourage multilingual candidates to apply.
We also ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation for the interview process. Email talent@tntp.org to request accommodation.
HOW TO APPLY
This position is being managed through our trusted partner staffing agency Koya Partners. Submit your resume online through their website . All inquires and applications will be processed through them. The priority application deadline for this position is January 8, 2025, though we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
#LI-REMOTE
Position Type:
Regular
TNTP is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. TNTP does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of TNTP, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.
Applicants for employment with TNTP must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U . S .
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