Exciting Opportunity: Manager, Policy Communications at Rockefeller Foundation in New York|Salary Range: $130,100 – $150,000 annually @Rockefeller Foundation in New York|Salary Range: $130,100 – $150,000 annually

Rockefeller Foundation Job Summary

Job Title: Manager, Policy Communications
Location: New York, NY, US

Closing Date: Not specified
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $130,100 – $150,000 annually

Position Overview

The Rockefeller Foundation has committed $100 million to boost job creation and strengthen work attachment in distressed communities across the United States.

The Manager, Policy Communications for U.S. Programs & Policy (USPP) plays a vital role in translating strategic insights, impact, and learning into compelling narratives that shape policy and influence practice.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, this role collaborates closely with the Foundation’s Communications team to align storytelling with program objectives, elevating impact stories at local, state, and national levels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications Development

• Develop and manage an annual comprehensive communications strategy aligned with USPP program priorities and broader philanthropic goals.
• Identify key moments for digital campaigns, earned media, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Translate complex programmatic work, including research and community partnerships, into persuasive messaging for policymakers, partners, and philanthropic audiences.

Content Creation and Stakeholder Engagement

• Produce high-quality communication assets such as briefs, speeches, memos, reports, digital content, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the central Communications team to ensure messaging coherence with brand standards.
• Support leadership in media engagements, convenings, panels, and stakeholder meetings.

Project and Vendor Management

• Oversee project management systems to track and deliver key initiatives.
• Manage external vendors and consultants, ensuring quality and timely execution.
• Coordinate review processes, including legal and policy reviews.

Impact Measurement and Thought Leadership

• Assess the effectiveness of communication efforts through qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Serve as a thought partner to program leadership on narrative positioning.
• Contribute to cross-foundation learning on storytelling and influence strategies.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in communications, public policy, public affairs, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, journalism, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience within philanthropy, nonprofit, government, or mission-driven organizations highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy work into accessible content.
• Strong writing, editorial, and digital engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Core Competencies

• Action-Oriented
• Collaborative
• Managing Complexity
• Nimble Learning
• Strategic Mindset

About The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is a leader in innovative philanthropy that fosters collaboration across science, technology, and social impact sectors.

Focused on improving well-being globally, the Foundation invests in initiatives related to food, health, energy, and finance.

Benefits Include:

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• Generous 401K plan
• Parental leave and paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The Rockefeller Foundation is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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