Full-Time
Director – Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Americans for Prosperity
Stand Together
501-1,000 employees
Philanthropic network funding capacity-building for changemakers
No salary listed
Arlington, VA, USA
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- 8–12+ years of experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs
- Experience on Capitol Hill, in political campaigns, public affairs firms, or advocacy organizations strongly preferred
- Proven success driving earned media in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Strong understanding of federal policy, legislative process, and political landscape
- Established relationships with national media and policy-focused reporters
- Exceptional writing and messaging skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues
- Confidence operating as a spokesperson and advising senior leaders
- A bias for action, strong instincts, and the ability to move quickly with sound judgment
- Interest in advancing principled, market-based policy solutions and shaping communications that drive meaningful policy outcomes
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect
- Own and execute AFP’s national earned media strategy to advance priority policy goals
- Shape messaging and narratives that influence public discourse and legislative outcomes
- Pitch, place, and manage stories with top-tier national media and key policy reporters
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and spokespeople, including media prep and message development
- Act as an on-record spokesperson
- Translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling, and actionable communications
- Coordinate across communications, digital, and policy teams to deliver integrated campaigns
- Build and maintain strong relationships with national media, political reporters, and communications leaders
- Respond rapidly to breaking news, policy developments, and emerging opportunities
- Experience leading communications strategy for policy or issue-based campaigns
- Background in crisis communications or rapid response environments
- Experience managing or mentoring communications teams
- Track record of influencing national media narratives
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that backs changemakers tackling root causes of America’s problems. It offers funding to build capacity, access to a national network to scale efforts, and a practical playbook of proven methods to grow and sustain impact. Its partners span nonprofit, business, civil rights, arts, and grassroots leaders, reflecting a cross-sector approach to issues like economic opportunity, education, healthcare, and bridging partisan divides. The goal is to help partners implement scalable, evidence-based solutions that transform results across the country.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Health reforms in 26 states empower patients and cut provider red tape.
- Education policies enable public funding for non-traditional school options.
- Army of Normal Folks unites communities via six local service clubs.
What critics are saying
- Koch Network ties alienate partners amid fossil fuel backlash.
- Public schools resist AI mastery learning, delaying Khan ROI.
- Tough-on-crime shifts cut criminal justice reform funding in 2025.
What makes Stand Together unique
- Stand Together Trust commits $20M over five years to Khan Academy's AI mastery-based education.
- Stand Together partners with VSee Health to launch Aimee telehealth service.
- Stand Together Foundation selects 13 nonprofits for Catalyst Program in 2022.
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