Communications Director

Washington, DC (Capitol Hill) | Hybrid | Full-Time | $75,000–$100,000

NumbersUSA is a national, non-partisan nonprofit founded in 1996. We work to lower overall immigration levels in the national interest, grounded in the recommendations of the bipartisan U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, chaired by Barbara Jordan. We’re hiring a Communications Director.

This is a media relations role at its core. You’ll pitch our spokespersons and content to national, regional, and policy reporters. You’ll build relationships with journalists covering immigration and Congress, and manage interviews and rapid response. You’ll also build the systems behind it all: media lists, calendars, monitoring, and reporting. This is a one-person shop working directly with our Co-President.

We’re looking for a proven record of earned media placements, sharp news judgment, and the ability to write convincingly in an established voice. Earlier-career candidates with strong placement results are encouraged to apply.

To apply: Email your résumé, cover letter, and two writing samples to anne@numbersusa.org with the subject line “Communications Director – [Your Name].” Please note where you saw this posting. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Required

• Demonstrated experience in media relations, including a track record of successfully pitching and placing earned media

• Strong news judgment and comfort operating in a rapid-response environment

• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to absorb and accurately replicate an established voice and style

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across teams without requiring direction on every detail

• Genuine interest in immigration policy and the national public debate around it from a non-partisan perspective

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, or related field — or equivalent experience

Preferred

• Experience in a nonprofit, advocacy, political, or issue-based communications environment

• Familiarity with federal legislative processes and the congressional press ecosystem

• Experience coordinating with creative, digital, or marketing teams

• 3–5 years of relevant experience; strong candidates earlier in their careers who can demonstrate media placement results are welcome to apply