Communications and Content Manager

driving execution independently while building for scale. An exceptional writer and editor. You produce clear, accurate, on-message content across many formats, and you do it fast, with a sharp editorial eye. A sharp cross-functional collaborator. You work fluidly across subject-matter experts, marketing, and partnerships colleagues, and you keep work on track without constant direction. Media-aware.

You understand what makes a story newsworthy and are comfortable drafting pitches and building press relationships. Direct media experience is a plus. Brand- and design-minded. You have a strong eye, can direct external designers, and can maintain templates and standards that keep a brand consistent. Canva experience a plus. Politically astute and mission-aligned. You have the judgment to communicate constructively and credibly across ideological lines, you understand why nonpartisan restraint matters as much as visibility, and you are genuinely motivated by CDI’s mission.

Familiarity with the higher education landscape is a plus. Fluent with tools, and with AI. You are comfortable with content and marketing tools (a CMS, an email platform such as HubSpot, social schedulers), and you use modern AI tools to accelerate drafting and production while treating human editing and judgment as non-negotiable, especially on sensitive topics. Benefits Compensation — $85,000-$95,000 A Mission-Driven Culture — our work culture genuinely reflects our mission, characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness Remote-First — CDI was founded as a remote-first organization, and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances Unlimited PTO — as well as 13 company holidays Remote Work Support — up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment (like desks, chairs, or webcams) and up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses Other Benefits — employer-supported health, vision and dental plans, subsidized parental leave, 3% 401k match, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, $1,000 annual professional development budget Role Specs Reports to: VP of Strategic Communications Direct Reports: None Schedule: Full-time, flexible within U.S.

time zones Target start date: ASAP Location: Remote, must be based in the U.S.