Rising Voices: Communications Director

Rising Voices:
Communications Director

Rising Voices is a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Empowered Politics, a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization, that seeks to organize and develop the leadership of Asian American women, families and young people for power around progressive values and policy in the state of Michigan through community and cultural organizing, electoral engagement, and policy advocacy for a future where all families can thrive.

We envision a state and communities where our families have access to just economic policies, in-language support, affordable and culturally competent healthcare, inclusive education, welcome for immigrants, advocacy for workers, policy representation and accountability for our electeds. Our theory of change includes multiple strategies for power that serve to develop leadership within Asian American communities via deep relational and cultural organizing as well as political education that will move local state and federal progressive policy and help elect progressive candidates to champion those issues.

We are seeking a Communications Director to shape and execute the organization's narrative strategy, creating culturally competent communications entry points for both AAPI Michiganders and diverse audiences to engage with the organization's work. The Communications Director is responsible for leading Rising Voices' external communications strategy, ensuring that our messaging is clear, impactful, and advances our campaigns and mission.

This role requires strategic vision, leadership in narrative development, and the ability to manage a team while overseeing multiple facets of press, digital, and electoral communications.

This position will be shared with our sister entity Rising Voices Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund, a separate 501(c)3 organization.

The following responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified in this manner. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy for Rising Voices (501c4) and Rising Voices Fund (501c3), ensuring alignment across advocacy and nonprofit messaging.
• Establish and maintain media narratives that elevate AAPI voices and counter harmful political framings at both local and national levels.
• Oversee the organization's messaging discipline, ensuring that all public statements, digital content, and press engagement align with strategic goals.
• Lead and direct narrative-setting efforts, including political framing, media positioning, and long-term storytelling strategy.

• Serve as the organization's primary media contact, building and maintaining relationships with national, state, and local reporters, particularly those covering AAPI communities and electoral issues.
• Proactively pitch stories, secure press coverage, and manage press outreach efforts to elevate Rising Voices' campaigns and organizational priorities.
• Oversee the creation of media materials, including press releases, talking points, op-eds, and media toolkits, ensuring high-level messaging consistency and quality.
• Represent Rising Voices in media interviews, coalition meetings, and external events as a spokesperson and narrative leader.

• Oversee maintenance of the organization's website, online publications and social media platforms
• Work with the Social Media Associate to execute a strategic digital engagement program that includes new emergent platforms to engage community members and convert digital engagement into in-person engagement via high-quality, strategic content campaigns.
• Oversee translation needs for Rising Voices outreach and communications content and collaborate with partners via translation work groups
• Act as primary contact for the We Make Michigan Race Class Narrative cohort to ensure messaging continuity with our partners
• Provide training, mentorship, and capacity-building support to ensure staff are equipped to effectively communicate Rising Voices' mission and work.
• Lead cross-departmental collaboration efforts, ensuring that communications strategies effectively support organizing, policy, and cultural advocacy goals.

• Direct the execution of paid media, GOTV, and electoral advertising campaigns, ensuring they are data-driven, effective, and aligned with the broader political landscape.
• Develop targeted messaging that responds to voter behavior trends and AAPI-specific engagement challenges in Michigan.
• Oversee consultant and vendor relationships, ensuring that external partners effectively support Rising Voices' paid media and advertising efforts.
• Design and implement narrative…