Digital Communications & Marketing Manager

Digital Communications & Marketing Manager

Use your expert knowledge of digital platforms and superior storytelling skills to put a spotlight on Bellwether's services and impact.

Bellwether is a national nonprofit that exists to transform education to ensure students furthest from opportunity achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities. We work hand in hand with education leaders and organizations to accelerate their impact, inform and influence policy and program design, and share what we learn along the way.

We are a remote-first team, and our work is national in scope, so our flexible working style allows our professionals to work where they have built their lives, which means Bellwether can hire the best person for each role, regardless of geography. This role can be based anywhere in the United States. Up to approximately 10% travel may be required.

The External Relations (XR) team leads Bellwether's communications, marketing, editorial, and development work, ensuring that the organization's work reaches and resonates with key audiences and creates new opportunities for potential funders and clients to partner with us.

Bellwether has an immediate opening for a Digital Communications & Marketing Manager who will co-lead the development and manage the implementation of a comprehensive digital communications and marketing strategy for the organization.

The Digital Communications & Marketing Manager will report to Bellwether's Director of Communications & Marketing, McKenzie Maxson.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Director of Communications & Marketing, develop strategies that significantly increase engagement with Bellwether's key audiences (including media, policymakers, funders, and current and prospective clients) across social media (organic and paid), email, and other digital platforms.
• Develop and track metrics that accurately capture Bellwether's reach and impact on digital platforms based on the organization's broader communications and impact goals.
• Bring an expert perspective on the best way to use major digital platforms (strategically and tactically), and constantly update this perspective as platforms evolve.

Drive high-impact storytelling and marketing

Manage Bellwether's day-to-day presence on digital platforms

Qualifications

The following traits / skills are preferred but not required :

Compensation

The base salary range for this role for an incoming team member is $87,500$94,000 annually, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus targeted at $5,025, based on individual and organizational success. While the final offer amount will be determined by multiple factors including previous experience and content knowledge and may vary from the listed range, Bellwether is committed to transparency, and all offers are aligned with our compensation philosophy.

Bellwether provides an attractive benefits package that includes a performance bonus based on individual and organizational success, health care coverage, and a 401(k) plan with an employer-matching contribution policy.

To Apply

Use your application materials (letter of interest, resume, and a portfolio showcasing at least two digital campaigns on which you played a leading role) to show us how you have the skills we listed or why the skills you have are the ones we need. You should also use your application materials to clearly highlight ways in which your background and experience align with Bellwether's mission, including our commitment to helping young people furthest from opportunity.

Please address your letter of interest to McKenzie Maxson, Director of Communications & Marketing. This role has a priority application deadline of December 12, 2025. While we prioritize applications received on or before that date, we will review applications as we receive them until the position is filled. Note : Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Bellwether is committed to providing equal opportunities. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals with whom we are in contact are not discriminated against based on age, race, ethnicity, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, political viewpoint, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Further, as described above, Bellwether is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.