Communications Director

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Narrative Strategy & Leadership: Define the overall communications strategy, ensuring all
messaging reflects our core values. Lead the Comms team to test, adapt, and scale what works.

Media & Narrative Monitoring: Track local and national media to identify emerging stories, frames, and misinformation.

Message Development & Testing: Turn policy briefs and research findings into clear, compelling
messages, testing them to see what resonates with different audiences.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Policy Tracking, Creatives, and Distribution
teams — handing off tested messages and outlines for multimedia content, and ensuring it gets
to the right audiences through email, social media, radio, or events.

Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the Communications Manager and Distribution Manager
and any junior designers or contractors. Set goals, review work, and foster a culture of
innovation, equity, and collaboration.

Other Information/Requirements: 

6+ years of experience in communications, research, or advocacy — preferably in New Mexico or
a similar context.
Proven ability to lead a team, set narrative strategy, and manage multiple campaigns at once.
Strong writing and editing skills — able to turn complex data into clear, actionable messages.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).

How to Apply: 

Send resume and one paragraph on why you are interested to [email protected]

Full job listing with additional information: https://progressnownm.org/hiring-communications-director/

Salary Range: 
$70,000
Contact Information
Name: 
Joe Cardillo
Agency/Organization: 
ProgressNow NM
Address: 
344 4th Street SW
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
(505) 221-6551
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.progressnownm.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jan 20 2026
Date to Remove: 
Feb 27 2026

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