Communications Manager

About The Equity Alliance

The Equity Alliance (TEA) is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonpartisan grassroots organization led by award-winning Black women. We envision a society where Black communities thrive and have equitable access to power, resources, and the freedom to choose our quality of life. Our mission is to build independent Black political and economic power unapologetically. We educate, empower, and mobilize Black people to take action and keep our government in check. As the Tennessean’s 2020 People of the Year, we are the leading Black-led organization in Tennessee that takes bold action to mobilize the Black electorate to be civically engaged, challenge systemic inequities rooted in white supremacy, and stand up against attacks on our democracy. The Equity Alliance shares staff with The Equity Alliance Fund, an affiliate 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. Learn more about The Equity Alliance at: theequityalliance.org

Position Summary

The Communications Manager runs the day-to-day engine of TEA's communications. You will own our owned media: websites, weekly newsletter, social media, and content calendar, and make sure every request, asset, and deliverable gets made well, on brand, and on time.

This role is built for a strong writer and organized operator who loves the craft of communications and wants to grow inside a movement organization. You will bring ideas, run production, manage our social presence, and keep our work compliant across every entity in the TEA network. You will work closely with the Communications Director, who sets strategy, narrative, and press direction.

The ideal candidate is an unapologetic wordsmith with a strong eye for design, steady under deadline pressure, unafraid to speak truth to power, willing to go above and beyond to advance racial justice and committed to building Black political and economic power in Tennessee. This is the dream job for someone who wants to be on the front lines of the opposition to the current attacks on Black voting power in an organization deeply committed to building capacity at scale through organized people, money, and ideas.

Essential Functions

Owned Media: Websites, Newsletter, and Reporting

• Update and maintain TEA's websites, keeping content accurate, current, and on brand across entities
• Write, build, and send the weekly e-newsletter from draft to delivery
• Create and manage the communications content calendar across channels and entities
• Track website, email, and social analytics; deliver a monthly communications report to the Communications Director
• Pull communications data for funder reports and staff updates as requested
• Write blog posts with relevant content while maintaining the organization’s brand voice

Social Media

• Manage TEA's social media accounts day to day across all entities
• Develop content ideas and campaign concepts for Director approval, then carry them through to execution
• Own the posting schedule, publishing, and community engagement, including comments, messages, and partner tags
• Capture and adapt field content from regional staff and digital organizers into ready-to-post assets
• Monitor trends, engagement, and conversations relevant to TEA's issues and flag opportunities or risks

Content Creation and Design

• Design graphics that reflect the distinct brand voice and visual identity of each TEA entity
• Create slide decks for funders, donors, partners, and public presentations
• Build communications toolkits for community and coalition partners
• Provide production support for the Porch Politics podcast if and when it resumes
• Write and edit web copy, blog posts, event announcements, and print materials

Requests, Intake, and Asset Management

• Own the communications and marketing request intake system; review, prioritize, and complete incoming asks on deadline
• Communicate timelines and needs back to requesting staff, and escalate conflicts or priority calls to the Director
• Manage TEA's asset library, ensuring photos, video, graphics, logos, and final files are saved, named, and organized in the shared drive

Press Support

• Draft first versions of press releases, media advisories, and public statements for Director review
• Build and maintain a central press clippings archive of earned coverage
• Maintain the press contact list and support media outreach logistics as directed

Events, Storytelling, and Production

• Book and coordinate photographers and videographers for events and storytelling projects
• Handle event communications logistics and share clear needs for recaps, footage, and story capture
• Produce event recaps and storytelling content in line with the Director's narrative strategy
• Coordinate production of the Tennessee Voter Guide, including the editorial calendar, volunteers, and the contracted project manager, and submit drafts to the Director for review

Brand and Compliance Review

• Review all content for brand consistency and 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) compliance before it reaches the Director
• Flag compliance questions early and keep materials clearly separated by entity
• Maintain templates and brand standards so the team produces consistent work

What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days

• The weekly newsletter goes out on schedule without the Director drafting it
• Social media runs on a published calendar, with consistent posting and responsive community engagement across entities
• The intake queue is reviewed weekly, and requests are completed or scheduled with clear timelines
• The shared drive has an organized asset library with a naming system the whole team can use
• A press clippings archive is live and up to date
• The first monthly analytics report has been delivered
• Content reaching the Director has already passed a brand and c3/c4 compliance check

Mandatory Qualifications

• Passion for TEA's mission and theory of change, and a commitment to racial and economic justice
• 2–4 years of experience in communications, digital media, journalism, marketing, or campaign work
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to write in a bold, distinct brand voice
• Experience managing social media accounts for an organization or brand, including content planning, publishing, and community engagement
• Graphic design skills in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of handling many deadlines and requests at once
• Highly organized, with experience managing shared files, assets, or content systems
• Experience with website content management and email platforms such as Mailchimp
• Comfort working with analytics and turning data into clear reports
• Understanding of, or willingness to quickly learn, 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) communications rules
• Impeccable judgment and discretion with sensitive information
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management tools

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in social justice movements, advocacy, or political campaigns
• Basic video editing skills for short-form social content
• Experience drafting press releases or media materials
• Familiarity with race-class narrative
• Experience with EveryAction, NGP VAN, Hustle, or ThruText
• A sense of humor, creativity, and a warrior spirit to clap back in the face of opposition

Logistics

• Ability to travel multiple times per year across Tennessee, including overnight travel for events and partner meetings
• Reliable transportation, a cell phone, and a valid driver's license
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, especially during election cycles and rapid-response moments

Conditions and Compensation

Full-time, exempt, at-will position with a 3-month probationary period. Hybrid role based in Nashville; in-office schedule to be confirmed.