SENIOR MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS

National/Remote

Who We Are and What We Believe:

Founded in 1997, Bottom Line is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a mission to partner with degree-aspiring students of color from under-resourced communities as they get into college, graduate, and go far in life. We achieve this mission by providing one-on-one guidance during the college application process through college graduation and the successful launch of their careers.

Our vision is to dramatically transform urban communities by producing thousands of new career-ready college graduates.

When you join Bottom Line, you will find a rewarding, fast-paced, results-oriented environment. We build strong relationships with our students and with each other. We take our work seriously, and we know that a focus on data and metrics is integral to our continued success. Experts in our fields, we are driven by our mission and extremely proud of the work we do.

What You Will Do:

Bottom Line seeks a Senior Manager, Communications to help execute the organization’s strategic plan which focuses on expanding to directly serve 20,000 students annually and reaching 400,000 with the Bottom Line program model through partnerships by the year 2030. The Senior Manager, Communications is responsible for the development of messaging and communications strategies that help raise awareness for Bottom Line amongst its external audiences.

Responsibilities:

Earned Media & Thought Leadership - 50%

• Design and implement a proactive earned media strategy that increases national and regional visibility for Bottom Line’s mission, students, and impact.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with journalists and media outlets; consistently pitch stories that elevate Bottom Line’s work and student voices.
• Position Bottom Line’s CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and alumni as sector thought leaders through op-eds, bylined articles, media interviews, and speaking opportunities.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other external communications to amplify Bottom Line’s presence.

Storytelling & Content Development - 20%

• Lead the development of Bottom Line’s Annual Report, overseeing strategy, narrative framing, content, and production.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to uncover and deliver storytelling opportunities that strengthen the marketing funnel and highlight Bottom Line’s brand and student success.

Messaging & Strategy - 10%

• Refine and strengthen Bottom Line’s core messaging, applying a segmented approach for key audiences, including students, families, donors, partners, and alumni.
• Partner with the Senior Director to create and maintain a crisis communications protocol that ensures clear, timely, and coordinated messaging.

Shared Services - 20%

• Serve as a central communications resource across Bottom Line’s regions, equipping teams with tools, templates, and guidance to drive message consistency and brand alignment.
• Provide hands-on communications support to regional teams, ensuring local strategies reinforce Bottom Line’s national narrative and visibility goals.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without advanced notice.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with additional hours as needed; flexibility may be requested

Direct Reports:

None

Expected Travel:

15%

Who Should Apply:

If you meet the qualifications below, you should apply.

How To Apply/Application Deadline:

All applications must be submitted via Bottom Line’s Career Page.

Please share your resume and cover letter.

The application deadline is October 24, 2025.

Start Date:

December 2025/January 2026

Compensation:

NY: $105,000 – 108,000

MASS: $101,000 – 104,000

CHI: $94,000 – 98,000

National/All other areas: $87,000 – 90,000

Benefits:

Learn about our benefits here.