Senior Communications Manager, U.S./CA

Terms of Employment: Full-time, At-will, Exempt

Reports to: Senior Director of Global Communications

Position Location: Remote in the United States

Regional, Global, or Org-Wide: Regional

Job Family: Senior Manager

Salary Grade: 5

Direct reports: (2) Public Relations and (2) Social Media team members

Department: Communications

The Organization

Mercy For Animals (MFA) believes in a world where animals are respected, protected and free. We are committed to reducing the greatest amount of suffering for the largest number of animals. Our efforts focus on protecting farmed animals—the most abused and exploited animals on the planet—and utilize a broad range of strategic approaches that seek to expose cruelty, implement stronger welfare standards and inspire consumers to make compassionate food choices. We are on the frontlines fighting to protect farmed animals. From factory farms to corporate boardrooms, courts of justice to courts of public opinion, MFA is there to speak up against cruelty, and for compassion.

Position Objective:

The Senior Communications Manager will serve as a strategic communications leader for Mercy For Animals’ United States and Canada region, overseeing integrated communications efforts across public relations, social media, influencer relations, executive communications, and rapid response. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Communications, this role will manage regional communications staff, collaborate closely with celebrity relations, and help position Mercy For Animals as a leading voice on farmed animal protection and food systems issues.

This position will lead communications strategies that elevate campaigns, investigations, fundraising initiatives, and organizational visibility while ensuring messaging consistency and measurable impact across the United States and Canada.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead and execute integrated communications strategies across public relations, social media, and rapid-response communications for the United States and Canada

Oversee media relations efforts, including press strategies, media outreach, spokesperson preparation, and relationship management with journalists, producers, and influencers

Manage and mentor communications staff across public relations and social media functions, providing strategic guidance, feedback, and workflow oversight

Collaborate closely with volunteers, celebrity relations, marketing, and creative to amplify campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and cultural visibility

Partner cross-functionally with the CEO office, fundraising, government affairs and public policy, investigations, and corporate engagement teams to support organizational priorities

Oversee the development and editing of communications materials, including press releases, statements, talking points, op-eds, blog posts, media pitches, and social content

Lead rapid-response communications tied to breaking news, investigations, industry trends, and cultural conversations

Monitor media coverage, social trends, and communications performance, providing strategic insights and recommendations to leadership

Serve as a spokesperson and media liaison for Mercy For Animals in the United States and Canada

Ensure all communications activities align with organizational messaging, values, and strategic priorities

Perform any other duties assigned

Position Requirements:

Five to seven years of experience in communications, public relations, social media, advocacy communications, or related fields

Demonstrated experience leading integrated communications strategies across earned and digital media

Experience managing communications campaigns, media relationships, and cross-functional projects within nonprofit, advocacy, mission-driven, or related environments

Strong leadership and team-management experience, including mentoring staff and overseeing workflows

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex issues into compelling narratives

Strong understanding of media relations, social media trends, rapid-response communications, and reputation management

Experience serving as a spokesperson or preparing spokespeople and executives for media opportunities preferred

Excellent organizational, project-management, and strategic-thinking skills

Proficiency with communications and project-management tools such as Muck Rack, Meltwater, Asana, Slack, Airtable, and Sprout Social

Familiarity with The Associated Press Stylebook and strong editorial judgment

Interest in animal protection, food systems, sustainability, public health, or related issues

Ability to work collaboratively across departments, regions, and leadership levels

Willingness to travel one to three times annually for conferences, campaign activities, or organizational retreats

Commitment to Mercy For Animals’ mission, values, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles

Mercy For Animals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Senior Communications Manager, U.S. and CA

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