Strategic Communications and Marketing

Strategic Communications and Marketing Role

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Education First is seeking a Strategic Communications and Marketing professional to lead and elevate Education First’s external voice, thought leadership and strategic communications to deepen client relationships and expand our presence in the field.
We are open to candidates at the Senior Manager or Director-level. This role will play a critical role in supporting visibility, positioning and relationship-building in ways that contribute to the firm’s growth and field impact. Reporting to our Founding Partner and working in close partnership with our leadership team, the Strategic Communications and Marketing role will shape how Education First contributes to and influences the national P-16 education landscape.

This team member will strengthen the firm’s external presence through thoughtful content strategy and strong storytelling across multiple platforms while ensuring our external communications reflect the firm’s values, expertise and commitment to equity.

This role blends strategic vision with hands‑on execution, shaping publication strategy, co‑developing narrative direction with our Founding Partner, and producing or overseeing high‑quality content that advances our mission and resonates across the field. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in strategic communications with education leaders and national funders, exceptional writing and editorial judgement, a strong grasp of the trends and dynamics in the field and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders.

• Co-develop, with the Founding Partner, Ed First’s strategic communications vision to guide all publications and thought leadership content that significantly increases engagement with Ed First’s key audiences, including current and prospective clients
• Translate insights from the field into actionable content and strategic recommendations for internal and external audiences
• Lead the creation, sequencing and implementation of a publications and content strategy that aligns with the firm’s Blueprint, emerging opportunities and business priorities
• Identify and elevate strategic content opportunities across social channels, newsletters website, Linked In, webinars, op‑eds, podcasts and conference presentations
• Ensure content is compelling, clear and so‑what driven and consistent with providing editorial feedback and coaching to staff to enhance quality and impact
• Mobilize staff to contribute as thought leaders in their functional areas, empowering them to produce high‑quality content through coaching and mentoring

• Build and manage streamlined workflows and content calendars to ensure transparency, efficiency and strategic pacing across initiatives
• Strengthen Education First’s external voice and influence by aligning communications strategy with field trends, funder priorities, business development goals and the firm’s strategic plan
• Advise senior leaders and sellers on messaging, narrative framing and positioning and communications to deepen client relationships and elevate the firm’s presence in the P-20 education landscape
• Lead digital strategy and manage the firm’s presence across social media and other platforms
• Oversee external communications vendors and creative partners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and brand consistency

• Co-lead the design and execution of integrated campaigns that amplify Ed First’s work and thought leadership
• Ensure brand voice, messaging and visual identity are consistent across content, campaigns and platforms
• Implement metrics and analytics to measure impact, optimize campaigns and inform future strategy

• You have extensive experience in strategic communications, preferably in education, philanthropy and mission‑driven sectors with evidence of leveraging communications strategies to support organizational goals, including client engagement and market positioning
• You…