bluedoor data·Job Postings API·bluedoor.sh ↗

HomeCompaniesStandtogetherDirector, Strategic Communications & Media Relations (Americans for Prosperity)

Director, Strategic Communications & Media Relations (Americans for Prosperity)

Standtogether · Arlington, Virginia · On Site · Active · Lever

Job facts

FieldValue
CompanyStandtogether
TitleDirector, Strategic Communications & Media Relations (Americans for Prosperity)
Normalized title-
Department / teamMarketing & Communications / Communications
LocationArlington, VA, United States
Work modelOn Site
Employment typeFull Time
Salary-
Statusactive
ATS providerLever
Posted / first seen2025-05-27 / 2026-05-29
Changed / last seen2026-05-29 / 2026-06-21

Related slices

PageWhat it containsOpen
Company jobsActive postings from Standtogether.Open
Company breakdownsRole, location, ATS, and work model facets for this company.Open
ATS provider jobsActive postings observed through Lever.Open
Provider filtered searchThe same provider as a filtered job collection.Open
City jobsActive postings in Arlington.Open
Department jobsActive postings in Marketing & Communications.Open
Work model jobsActive On Site postings.Open
Lifecycle eventsOpen, update, close, and reopen events for this posting.Open
Original postingCanonical source or apply URL captured from the ATS.Open

Linked records

CompanyStandtogether
Source67a3da06-8d84-42d7-b4ae-6796733acf42
ATS providerLever

Description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. As a Director, Strategic Communications and Media Relations on our Stand Together Communications team, you will lead national media strategy for one of the most influential grassroots policy and political organizations in the country, Americans for Prosperity (AFP). AFP is at the forefront of advancing policies that expand freedom and opportunity across the country. You will drive earned media strategy, shape national narratives, and influence public debate on key legislative, executive, and brand priorities. You’ll operate at the intersection of federal policy, political strategy, and top-tier media, working directly with AFP leadership and key stakeholders to break through in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. This is a role for a strategic operator- someone who thrives in urgency, understands how to win media cycles, and can translate complex policy into compelling, persuasive messaging. Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation. We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success.  That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect. How You Will Contribute 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 What You Will Bring 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 Standout Candidates Will Bring 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 What We Offer Competitive benefits : Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace. A meaningful career : Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges. Commitment to growth : Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents. Competitive compensation : Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive. About Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Americans for Prosperity is a leading grassroots advocacy organization committed to advancing policies that expand freedom and opportunity. With a nationwide network and deep policy expertise, AFP drives meaningful change at both the state and federal levels.

Full job record

Job ID6fa39ce1f0a0e658995653de84d1953d0ac598f1
Org ID9e0aac1f-0de8-49ce-bbe8-94f3da1dfe6b
Source ID67a3da06-8d84-42d7-b4ae-6796733acf42
Board ID67a3da06-8d84-42d7-b4ae-6796733acf42
Providerlever
Provider Job Key931ed587-e835-42a2-bd51-4481c2f49d5c
TitleDirector, Strategic Communications & Media Relations (Americans for Prosperity)
Normalized Title
Statusactive
Activeyes
Location TextArlington, Virginia
DepartmentMarketing & Communications
TeamCommunications
Employment TypeFull-time
Workplace Typeon_site
Remote Policy
CountryUnited States
RegionVA
CityArlington
Salary Raw
Salary Min
Salary Max
Salary Currency
Salary Period
Source URLhttps://jobs.lever.co/standtogether/931ed587-e835-42a2-bd51-4481c2f49d5c
Apply URLhttps://jobs.lever.co/standtogether/931ed587-e835-42a2-bd51-4481c2f49d5c/apply
First Seen At2026-05-29 07:02:38Z
Last Seen At2026-06-21 07:56:15Z
Last Checked At2026-06-21 07:56:15Z
Last Changed At2026-05-29 07:02:38Z
Inactive At
Source Posted At2025-05-27 19:00:50Z
Source Updated At
Raw Payload Uris3://job-postings-prod-raw-590183727216/raw/provider=lever/board=standtogether/date=2026-06-21/2026-06-21T07-56-13-972Z-2de0ae9173274fca253ad44cfe46120414b0d696682b82f43f3185d435b06b19.json
Event Fields
{
  "content_hash": "b9fe515085920bb1a4048f237945da81ad717c53c6a2a9fa71affab4aa851239",
  "source_hash": "09cbf87c1b8f644ef7c3f04ec7ff06e5b9a42f37fe1d953fc9cd262e16d2b3ac",
  "last_changed_at": "2026-05-29T07:02:38.321Z",
  "active_status": "active"
}
Parsed Structured
{
  "dedupe": null,
  "language": "en",
  "location": {
    "raw": "Arlington, Virginia",
    "city": "Arlington",
    "region": "VA",
    "country": "United States",
    "is_remote": false,
    "confidence": 0.85
  },
  "salary_max": null,
  "salary_min": null,
  "inferred_at": "2026-06-21T07:56:15.443Z",
  "launch_scope": {
    "reason": "english_us_canada",
    "included": true,
    "language": "en",
    "location": {
      "raw": "Arlington, Virginia",
      "city": "Arlington",
      "region": "VA",
      "country": "United States",
      "is_remote": false,
      "confidence": 0.85
    },
    "countries": [
      "United States"
    ]
  },
  "remote_policy": null,
  "salary_period": null,
  "workplace_type": "on_site",
  "salary_currency": null
}
Extensions
{}
Native Structured
{
  "lists": [
    {
      "text": "How You Will Contribute",
      "content": "\n<li>Own and execute AFP’s national earned media strategy to advance priority policy goals</li>\n<li>Shape messaging and narratives that influence public discourse and legislative outcomes</li>\n<li>Pitch, place, and manage stories with top-tier national media and key policy reporters</li>\n<li>Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and spokespeople, including media prep and message development</li>\n<li>Act as an on-record spokesperson</li>\n<li>Translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling, and actionable communications</li>\n<li>Coordinate across communications, digital, and policy teams to deliver integrated campaigns</li>\n<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with national media, political reporters, and communications leaders</li>\n<li>Respond rapidly to breaking news, policy developments, and emerging opportunities</li>\n"
    },
    {
      "text": "What You Will Bring",
      "content": "\n<li>8–12+ years of experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs</li>\n<li>Experience on Capitol Hill, in political campaigns, public affairs firms, or advocacy organizations strongly preferred</li>\n<li>Proven success driving earned media in high-pressure, fast-paced environments</li>\n<li>Strong understanding of federal policy, legislative process, and political landscape</li>\n<li>Established relationships with national media and policy-focused reporters</li>\n<li>Exceptional writing and messaging skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues</li>\n<li>Confidence operating as a spokesperson and advising senior leaders</li>\n<li>A bias for action, strong instincts, and the ability to move quickly with sound judgment</li>\n<li>Interest in advancing principled, market-based policy solutions and shaping communications that drive meaningful policy outcomes</li>\n<li>Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://standtogether.org/our-vision-and-principles\" class=\"postings-link\">vision and principled approach</a>&nbsp;to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://standtogether.org/careers/our-culture\" class=\"postings-link\">culture</a>, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect</li>\n"
    },
    {
      "text": "Standout Candidates Will Bring",
      "content": "\n<li>Experience leading communications strategy for policy or issue-based campaigns</li>\n<li>Background in crisis communications or rapid response environments</li>\n<li>Experience managing or mentoring communications teams</li>\n<li>Track record of influencing national media narratives</li>\n"
    },
    {
      "text": "What We Offer",
      "content": "\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://standtogether.org/careers/benefits\" class=\"postings-link\">Competitive benefits</a></strong>: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.&nbsp;</li>\n<li><strong>A meaningful career</strong>: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.&nbsp;</li>\n<li><strong>Commitment to growth</strong>: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.&nbsp;</li>\n<li><strong>Competitive compensation</strong>: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.&nbsp;</li>\n"
    },
    {
      "text": "About Americans for Prosperity (AFP)",
      "content": "<div>Americans for Prosperity is a leading grassroots advocacy organization committed to advancing policies that expand freedom and opportunity. With a nationwide network and deep policy expertise, AFP drives meaningful change at both the state and federal levels.</div>"
    }
  ],
  "country": "US",
  "createdAt": 1748372450307,
  "updatedAt": null,
  "categories": {
    "team": "Communications",
    "location": "Arlington, Virginia",
    "commitment": "Full-time",
    "department": "Marketing & Communications",
    "allLocations": [
      "Arlington, Virginia"
    ]
  },
  "salaryRange": null,
  "workplaceType": "onsite"
}
Get this page with API

Rendered from the bluedoor Job Postings API. Reproduce it:

GET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/jobs/6fa39ce1f0a0e658995653de84d1953d0ac598f1?include=descriptionJSON
GET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/orgs/9e0aac1f-0de8-49ce-bbe8-94f3da1dfe6bJSON
GET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/sources/67a3da06-8d84-42d7-b4ae-6796733acf42JSON
GET https://api.bluedoor.sh/job-postings/v1/jobs/6fa39ce1f0a0e658995653de84d1953d0ac598f1/eventsJSON