Who We Are

At Murmuration, we believe that America’s promise is shaped and reshaped by the best ideas and ideals of its communities, and the dreams of the people who believe in a better life for themselves, their families, and each other.

We help organizations build power in their communities in four key ways: we organize a network of values-aligned partners; we provide deep, data-driven insights into people, places, and perspectives; we develop tools that make organizing and engagement easy and more effective; and we offer services that strengthen our partners’ capacity to lead change in their communities.

We envision an America where every community has what it needs to help people lead healthy, free, and dignified lives. We work to redesign the systems and structures we all depend on — how we learn, live, govern, and solve problems — so that they are just, equitable, resilient, and rooted in shared responsibility. By strengthening the ties that hold communities together, we aim for civic life defined by collective action and care, with effective leadership that truly represents everyone.

We are a collaborative, curious, and creative team of organizers, scientists, teachers, technologists, campaign veterans, and more who share the unwavering belief that we can use our gifts in service of transforming America — together. We’ve built our team guided by the belief that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. And so we support each other relentlessly — rallying together to face challenges the same way we celebrate each other’s wins.

About the Position

The Communications Specialist will play a key role in shaping how Murmuration tells its story. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Brand & Communications, this person will support our efforts to build the organization’s visibility, expand brand awareness, and develop compelling content from blog posts to op-eds.

The ideal candidate is a strong and creative writer, thrives in fast-moving environments, is comfortable in ambiguity, and can synthesize complex information into narratives that resonate. They are a self-starter who works well independently, takes initiative, and can drive projects forward, project managing across the organization. They should excel at working autonomously and cross-functionally, and be comfortable owning projects end-to-end from conceptualization through execution with strategic guidance but minimal tactical oversight.

Job Level: P3

What You’ll Do

• Develop content and communications efforts that build awareness of Murmuration’s mission, work, and impact;
• Support the Sr. Manager of Brand & Communications in identifying opportunities, drafting materials, developing prep materials, and preparing spokespeople;
• Draft high-impact content, including op-eds, guest essays, briefing materials, and thought leadership content that elevate Murmuration’s voice in key conversations;
• Collaborate with other teams to develop clear, compelling materials for digital, print, and partner channels, including emails, blog posts, web content, case studies, interviews, Substack, etc.;
• Develop and oversee applicable visual and creative collateral, including design assets, illustration, reports, and presentations in collaboration with Murmuration’s Creative Director;
• Coordinate the external editorial calendar and help with project management, content, and creative assets;
• Ensure consistent brand voice and messaging across all platforms and materials;
• Track and analyze communications performance metrics to inform future strategies; and
• Independently manage multiple projects at once, setting priorities, timelines, and next steps.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and formats;
• At least 4 years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or related fields;
• Strong project management skills and comfort managing competing priorities;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of work;
• A collaborative spirit and ability to build trusted relationships across internal and external stakeholders; and
• Commitment to Murmuration’s mission of strengthening civic participation and democratic culture.

Nice to Haves

• A background in journalism, creative writing, or public affairs, and/or
• Experience working in advocacy, civic engagement, or social impact organizations.

Talented Communications Specialists come from all walks of life and career. If you are passionate about civic engagement and technology, please apply, even if you do not check every box!

Location and Compensation

The Communications Specialist is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package (detail below), open to candidates anywhere in the United States.

The starting salary for this position is $117,932. We set compensation using market data and apply it consistently across the organization to ensure fairness and transparency for everyone in similar roles.

Our Culture of Care

We work hard to create a culture of care to ensure that our staff are best equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. To that end, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members;
• Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match;
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan;
• Generous paid parental leave;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits;
• A company laptop;
• A flexible remote work environment;
• A home office setup stipend for all new employees;
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses;
• A yearly professional development fund;
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help;
• Yearly in-person staff retreats; and
• A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

At Murmuration, we believe a vibrant, representative democracy depends on the inclusion of diverse voices, lived experiences, and perspectives. The best ideas don’t come from a single person or ideology — they emerge at the intersection of different backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints. We are proud of our commitment to building an organization and culture shaped by respect, empathy, and collaboration, where our team’s diversity fuels innovation, civic engagement, and meaningful change. We welcome new colleagues who will help us nurture this collective effort. Join us.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Murmuration is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Note: Murmuration is two organizations working together to pursue our mission of amplifying the power of civic engagement: Murmuration Research Institute, a 501(c)(3) that conducts research to identify, design, and create the data, tools, and insights that build healthier and more equitable communities; and Murmuration, Inc., a 501(c)(4) that supports organizations working across the country on the nation’s most challenging issues with access to data, tools, and research that build healthier and more equitable communities.