Senior Advocacy Communications Specialist
Quick answer
Wounded Warrior Project is hiring a hybrid Senior Advocacy Communications Specialist in Washington, D.C., offering $78,489-$98,112 to lead advocacy communications and media relations for veterans' policy issues.
- Role
- Senior Advocacy Communications Specialist
- Organization
- Wounded Warrior Project®
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $78,489 - $98,112 annual base salary
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is seeking a Senior Advocacy Communications Specialist to support advocacy communications strategies that advance legislative priorities and elevate WWP's voice on veterans' policy issues. The role involves media relations, earned media initiatives, and communication planning for federal and state advocacy efforts. This position requires a professional with strong writing skills and experience in advocacy-focused social media and multi-channel communication.
What you'll do
- Execute advocacy communication plans for federal and state legislative priorities.
- Coordinate and support media engagement by developing materials and monitoring coverage.
- Build and maintain relationships with Beltway, national, and local media outlets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align communications tactics with campaign strategy.
- Develop multi-channel content across email, web, social, print, and earned media.
- Train and prepare warrior advocates to share their stories in high-visibility settings.
What it takes
- Minimum of 4 years experience in marketing, communications, or public affairs.
- 3 years of experience coordinating projects across teams.
- 3 years of experience creating content for social channels.
- 2 years of experience in advocacy, policy, and/or legislative affairs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or political science.
- Experience with media analytics tools (preferred).
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave, Family Care Leave, Paid Holidays, Birthday Holiday, Education Assistance, Teammate Wellness Program, and Bereavement Leave.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Washington, D.C., and offers a hybrid work schedule.
What is the compensation for this role?
The annual base salary range is between $78,489 and $98,112, with potential performance incentives.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in marketing or communications, along with specific experience in advocacy, social media content creation, and policy communication.
How or by when can I apply?
The application deadline is not specified in the posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on Wounded Warrior Project®'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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