Senior Communication Strategist

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Posting Period: June 23, 2026 - Until Filled Employee Type: NEASO NEA Staff Organization, OO126 Center for Communications (COMMS) Position Type: Regular Salary Range: $102,062.00 - $158,178.00 Rank: NEASO Rank 7 Position Details: Position Overview: The position supports the N ational Education Association’s   strategic   objective   to focus the energy and resources of its 3+ million members toward the promotion of public education by   assisting   in the development of the Association’s communication strategy and positioning to support the mission and business   objectives   of NEA and its affiliates. The primary focus of this position will be on electoral and issue advocacy campaigns aligned with NEA’s strategic   objective .    Position Summary: The Senior Communications Strategist   serves as   a communications and media advisor responsible for advancing   the NEA’s mission, legis lative priorities, electoral   object ives , advocacy   campaigns , and organizational goals   through   integrated strategic communications and earned media strategies.    The primary   responsibilities   of this position include coordinating,   leveraging , and planning comprehensive communications strategies and campaigns, including media relations and media plans, executive communications, public affairs, advocacy communications, crisis communications, and stakeholder outreach.    The position develops and executes strategic communication initiatives that elevate NEA’s public profile, strengthen   organizational positioning, influence public   discourse,   and drive engagement across internal and external audiences ; c rafts high-impact, message-centered media materials, including op-eds, press statements, media   releases , executive   remarks , and ready-to-place quotes that advance organizational priorities and shape public   recourse ; l eads media   engagement   strategy   for Association leadership and key surrogates by developing targeted pitches, coordinating high- visibility   appearances , and directing preparation, briefing material, and research ; c ultivates and   sustains   relationships with top-tier nation al print, broadcast,   digital , radio,   podcast   and streaming media outlets to expand influence and elevate organizational visibility ; d rives NEA   presence at major events and identifies strategic   opportunities   for leadership engagement that   amplify   media   narrative a nd reach   priority   audiences ; o versee s   quality control and editorial   integrity   across media products through rigorous attention to detail   and   adherence   to AP and organizational style standards. This position is a DC-based position with NEA's headquarters building serving as the central workplace.  Individuals hired for certain positions may request…