Manager, Communications

Are you ready to transform your career into a powerful catalyst for change? For almost 30  years, ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) has been at the forefront of the battle against prostate cancer, providing essential support to patients and families touched by this disease. ZERO is the nation’s leading prostate cancer organization and the number one provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services. We are on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, awareness, education, and support. 

Consistently recognized as one of the Best Nonprofits to Work for by the Nonprofit Times, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to our team and community. Our culture is founded on the principles of growth, inclusivity, and camaraderie, which we uphold with passion and purpose. Our vision is a world where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. When you join ZERO, you become part of an extraordinary community with strong core values, where each individual motivates and inspires one another, advancing your career while making a meaningful impact in the fight against prostate cancer. Seize this opportunity to be more than just an employee—become an essential part of a movement that truly matters!

Job Summary

Our Communications team delivers effective communications to support  ZERO’s brand and mission initiatives through strategic internal, external, social media, and crisis communications. Our team is proficient in all facets of digital communications, media, and public relations. We utilize available channels and tools while also creating new ones. We collaborate with business units across ZERO to position the company exceptionally, providing integrated strategic marketing and communications planning and support and delivering exceptional ROI.

Position Type	Full Time ∙ Exempt-Salaried
Position Location	Remote (Possible Travel 5% of the year)
Reports to	Vice President, Communications

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Elevate Communication: Proactively support and enhance communication efforts by crafting compelling press releases, engaging blog posts, and timely internal news updates. Edit and refine communications copy as assigned that aligns with ZERO’s strategic goals.
• Champion the ZERO Brand: Effectively manage and amplify the ZERO brand identity and voice, ensuring it resonates powerfully across all platforms and communication materials.
• Empower Key Internal Stakeholders and assigned business unit leads with effective communications content and materials that advance ZERO goals and objectives and foster a strong company culture.
• Cultivate Strong Relationships with external vendors, including media outlets, ZERO’s PR agency, videographers, and photographers, to enhance the deployment of communication activities. Create engaging and dynamic content to elevate ZERO events and significant milestones.
• Measure Impact and Refine Strategies: Identify key performance indicators, evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications efforts, and utilize both qualitative and quantitative feedback to consistently enhance strategies and ensure they align with ZERO’s evolving business needs.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of communications experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, with a proven track record of leading large-scale internal/external communications initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of building and executing communications content that supports business goals drives employee engagement, and fosters company culture.
• Collaborative and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to partner across departments, influence key stakeholders, and drive initiatives forward autonomously.
• Exceptional project management skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• A data-driven approach to communication, with experience measuring the impact of initiatives and refining strategies based on feedback and performance metrics

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail, a strong understanding of media monitoring tools such as Cision, Google Workspace, Slack and other social media tools as well as the ability to convey complex topics effectively.
• Ability to succeed in a collaborative environment and eagerness to pitch in to get the job done.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, including the ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking, along with analytical and organizational skills, exemplifies excellence in tactical execution.
• Exercises good judgment, a talent for diplomacy, and experience in communications project management.
• Confidence to engage and build consensus with multiple stakeholder and functional leaders at various levels.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of a computer and other office equipment, including printers, calculators, and copiers.
• Prolonged periods of a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• The ability to recognize details at close range for extended periods of time.
• The ability to distill, disseminate and communicate information and ideas in a way that others can easily understand and build upon.

ZERO Prostate Cancer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage BIPOC, Veterans, individuals with Disabilities, and those affected by prostate cancer to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at hr@zerocancer.org or by phone at 202-463-9455.