Summary

Launched in 2018, Groundwork Collaborative (Groundwork) is driven by the idea that We Are The Economy: when all of us are doing well, that is when our economy thrives. We fight for progressive economic policy and narrative change that builds accountable public power, breaks up concentrations of private power, and centers people too long left out of prosperity. Taken together, these actions can help build a stronger and more resilient economy.

Groundwork’s unique structure – part strategic communications organization, part think tank, and part issue advocacy organization – enable us to drive narrative and policy change with credibility, expertise, and impact. We work across four core audiences – the media, policymakers, economic experts, and grasstops leaders – using targeted policy campaigns, timely research, and compelling messaging to advance a truly inclusive economic worldview.

Groundwork Collaborative is seeking a Vice President of Media Engagement to lead the organization’s press and earned media operation and expand the reach and influence of its economic narrative work. This is a new senior leadership role within Groundwork’s communication team, created to bring together two powerful assets: a growing in-house press operation and the Economic Speakers Bureau, which is helping diversify the expert voices sharpening coverage and conversation about the economy.

The Vice President will build the strategy, relationships, systems, and team necessary to ensure that Groundwork’s research, experts, campaigns, and ideas consistently break through in a dynamic, rapidly evolving media environment. They will translate Groundwork’s broader communications and organizational priorities into high-impact media strategies—from proactive narrative campaigns and major report launches to rapid response and opportunities to shape breaking news.

The compensation range for this full-time, exempt position is $180,000 to $200,000 annually commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experiences, capabilities, and skills.

To Apply

More information about Groundwork Collaborative can be found at: www.groundworkcollaborative.org.

This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe and Emily McCarthy of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via the NPAG candidate portal. Should you have any questions, candidate nominations, or if you need assistance or accommodations in the application process, please contact Emily McCarthy at emccarthy@npag.com.

Groundwork Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.