Job Description
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Job Overview
The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University is seeking a Communications Manager to help shape and execute an integrated communications strategy that amplifies our work in digital government, data, benefits access, and emerging technology.
The Communications Manager advances the Beeck Center’s mission and brand by transforming complex and technical ideas into accessible, compelling, human-centered narratives. A successful candidate will bring a strong mix of writing, content creation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and media relations. Collaborating across the Center, the Communications Manager ensures messaging is clear, consistent, and impactful.
Work Interactions
The Communications Manager reports to the Director of Communications and works collaboratively with a dynamic team that includes the Development + Impact Communications Senior Manager, the Marketing and Communications Associate, and Student Analysts, as well as contractors such as a graphic designer, copy editor, web developer, and PR agency. In this role, you’ll represent the communications team in strategic and planning conversations with teams across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in communications, journalism, public affairs, or a related field required (or equivalent combination of education and work experience)
- A natural collaborator who thrives in fast-moving environments and can coordinate across multiple stakeholders and projects.
- Proactive and highly organized professional with a strong sense of initiative
- An exceptional writer and editor with a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of voice, tone, and audience.
- A systems thinker who brings structure to ambiguity and can manage multiple complex projects with confidence.
The Communications Manager should be familiar with the following or equivalent platforms:
- Content & Editorial: Google Workspace and familiarity with AP Style
- Project Management: Airtable, Asana, Slack, Miro
- Email & Web: Mailchimp, WordPress. Google Analytics / GA4
- Social & Media: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, Bluesky, Sprout Social or Hootsuite, Meltwater, and Cision
- Design & Creative: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign), Figma
Work Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
With the hybrid designation, this role will be expected to work on average 2 days a week from the Beeck Center’s two office spaces in Washington, D.C.: primarily from our office at Georgetown’s Capitol Campus downtown and periodically from Georgetown University’s Hilltop Campus. We prioritize spending time in person with our student analysts for collaboration and career development as well as building relations across the various other centers on campus.
The Beeck Center operates as a distributed team, with some team members working remotely and others working in-person in our Washington, D.C. offices. A distributed team means there will be heavy reliance on asynchronous communication channels such as Slack, Asana, and email, while also holding many meetings fully virtual or hybrid to include remote employees, using Zoom.
Responsibilities
Strategic Communications & Project Management (35%)
- Develop and implement strategic communications plans that align with organizational priorities and influence goals.
- Serve as a communications partner to programmatic teams, helping shape narratives and advising on audience strategy.
- Manage cross-functional communications projects from kickoff to launch.
- Maintain editorial calendars, production timelines, and internal workflows.
- Coordinate with digital, development, and program teams to align content and messaging.
Content Creation & Editorial Oversight (35%)
- Own and evolve, in partnership with the Director of Communications, the Beeck Center’s editorial voice, messaging, and writing style guide.
- Translate complex issues into engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences and surfaces meaningful impact through compelling, human-centered narratives and storytelling.
- Identify opportunities to interview and capture stories from people positively impacted or influenced by the Beeck Center’s work, including partners, government practitioners, beneficiaries, and end-users.
- Write and edit blogs, op-eds, profiles, web copy, reports, social media posts, email campaigns, talking points, newsletters, and other collateral to support Beeck Center campaigns, events, publications, speaking opportunities, and deliverables.
- Lead content planning and creation for major campaigns and publications, including the Beeck Center’s annual impact report.
- Collaborate with designers and consultants to ensure content aligns with our visual identity.
- Collaborate with the development team to help produce impact stories for key audiences, such as partners and donors.
Data-Driven Content Strategy (15%)
- Define, track, and report on communications KPIs to show impact.
- Use audience and engagement insights to improve content strategy and user experience.
- Collaborate with the digital and program teams to test new content formats and tools.
Media Relations (15%)
- Identify and elevate timely stories and speaking opportunities that showcase the Beeck Center’s work and thought leadership.
- Draft press releases, media advisories, and talking points for external announcements and events.
- Support the Executive Director and senior staff with media prep and briefings.
- Coordinate with the Beeck Center’s PR agency to support proactive media outreach and relationship building.
Salary, Benefits, and Employment Term
The Communications Manager is a full-time, two-year term. The annual salary band for this position is $65,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience, and includes full benefits. See the Georgetown University Benefits Guide here. Benefits include paid sick and holiday leave, as well as comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, as well as generous 401k program and Tuition Assistance Program after one year of service.
Before You Apply
Please visit the Beeck Center’s careers page to review more details regarding the recruitment timeline and supplemental questions, which may be helpful to guide your Georgetown application.
Application Process
Step 1: Beeck Center Supplemental Application (contact details, short-answer questions, interview logistical questions)
Step 2: Georgetown University Application (standard resume — no cover letter needed)
DEADLINE: The deadline for this application in order to be considered is September 2, 2025 at 9:00am EST.
Application Review begins promptly after the application deadline.
First Round Interviews: occuring early September
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