Position Summary:

The Manager, Advocacy Communications supports NAR’s advocacy communications and outreach efforts to ensure that NAR is positioned as the most credible, trusted source of real estate information on Capitol Hill; among state and local officials; and in major national, regional, and local media outlets – including print, broadcast, and online/social media. This person will be tasked with implementing NAR’s strategic communication plan, incorporating key messages and providing day-to-day operations support to the Advocacy Communications team. The position reports to NAR’s Director, Advocacy and PR Communications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help implement NAR’s strategic advocacy communications plan and key messages.
• Build relationships with and provide support for local and state REALTOR® associations to ensure that NAR’s advocacy and priority issues messaging and communications are consistent across all levels of the REALTOR® association network.
• Develop strategy and recommend content direction for Advocacy newsletters targeted to state and local association audiences.
• Draft and edit advocacy communications outreach materials, including press releases, web content, social media posts, speeches, talking points, newsletters, REALTOR® magazine stories, and other materials.
• Work collaboratively across NAR's Advocacy team, capture details and strategically translate facts and information into compelling copy that connects with, engages, educates, and motivates target audiences.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of relevant communications experience.
• Experience on Capitol Hill, the executive branch, or a similar Washington, D.C. trade group or nonprofit; and/or a state or local government
• Exceptional writer with experience in feature and speechwriting and writing for mass audiences
• Strong ability to copy edit and review materials written by others
• Ability to maintain quality standards and meet deadlines under a heavy workload and have proven ability to develop and manage teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, adapt, and manage short & long-term plans and strategies to create value
• Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation
• Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills with a high level of response to all inquiries

Organizational Overview:

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is a team of professionals dedicated to providing world-class service to over 1.4 million REALTORS® working in the United States and around the world. The real estate industry is fast-paced and fast-changing--each year, our members participate in the sale, lease, and management of billions of dollars in real estate. As in every industry, our members’ value proposition is constantly being challenged by innovation.

It is our mission to help REALTORS® navigate that change and thrive in their careers. We cannot do that without the ideas, passion, and commitment from our talented employees. As our greatest assets, employees are offered their pick of competitive benefits/perks and flexible work options. NAR is certified as a Great Place to Work®. Our most successful employees are committed to our Core Values, which are: