Development Communications Manager

New York Public Radio • New York, NY

7d • $62,000 - $77,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Communications Manager creates and executes engaging, mission-driven fundraising communications. As part of the Development Communications team, this position also connects the department with the work happening across content teams. This role is critical to strengthening relationships with NYPR’s members and donors, enhancing their experience, and fostering long-term loyalty to the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years of experience in communications, marketing, fundraising or a related field
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for crafting engaging and persuasive messaging.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate and resolve complex situations.
• Passion for public media and a commitment to NYPR’s mission and values.
• Cover letter is required

Nice To Haves

• Salesforce Marketing Cloud experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing and execution of development email campaigns.
• Work with the team to create the annual report, quarterly impact reports, development board reports, event scripting, program summaries, presentation templates, and thematic packaging.
• Manage cross-departmental content meetings to ensure the development team is receiving up-to-date information from content creators across the organization.
• Maintain a repository of meeting notes, the language bank, and archived campaigns on Confluence for the Development team to access.
• Implement targeted email fundraising campaigns to support Philanthropy goals, including acquisition, renewal, upgrades, and special appeals.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of email campaigns, including content creation, audience segmentation, A/B testing, scheduling, and deployment.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of development communications, using data insights to optimize results and drive revenue growth.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy and Membership teams to align communications with department goals.
• Serve as part of the Development Operations team, working together to meet team-wide goals.
• Ensure unified messaging across Development by gathering resources from external vendors and internal teams.

Benefits

• New York Public Radio offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with vacation time, personal days, sick time, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level