Vice President, Strategic Communications, Brand & Marketing

About TNTP

TNTP brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America’s public education system. Working collaboratively, we dig into educators’ toughest challenges, and we provide actionable solutions grounded in evidence. This work takes place in schools and districts across the country, and our national position allows us to spot trends, collect and analyze data, and advocate for policy changes that introduce greater impact at scale. Our goal is to empower every student, breaking them free from the constraints of poverty and race, fostering innovation, and driving growth across the country. We collaborate across sectors and with school systems to ensure that the 3.5 million young people who graduate high school every year have pathways to economic and social mobility. 

TNTP’s Policy, Engagements & External Affairs division includes our Policy (Policy & Advocacy, Community Coalitions, Campaigns) and External Affairs (Strategic Communications, Brand & Marketing) teams. The External Affairs component includes responsibilities for TNTP’s external content, storytelling, brand marketing, digital strategies, publications, media relations, and external communications tailored to a variety of audiences and stakeholders, including clients, funders, policy makers, partners, media, and communities where we work.

Learn more about TNTP at https://tntp.org/.

The Opportunity

The Vice President, Strategic Communications, Brand & Marketing (Vice President) will lead the teams responsible for TNTP’s external voice and brand. They will develop and lead the execution of TNTP’s overall strategy towards communication, marketing, media and engagements strategies, including connecting narratives from across the organization, sharing our impact, bolstering our sector leadership, and building the external momentum necessary to achieve outcomes for students. The Vice President will collaborate closely with senior leadership to align communication initiatives and stakeholder impact with the organization’s goals and values.

Highlighted responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Set a vision for Communications, Brand, and Marketing that drives impact, fosters collaboration, and builds organizational momentum.
• Develop outcome-focused strategies for impactful communications campaigns and marketing initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership, manage stakeholder engagement, elevate executives, and build brand reputation through integrated programs.
• Lead a team to deliver external communications, positioning, brand, messaging, issues management, and marketing.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, supporting enterprise-wide communications and serving as a spokesperson when needed.
• Shape strategic engagements, partnerships, and platforms to position TNTP as a leader in public education transformation.
• Create fresh perspectives and recommendations on education trends and media strategies, challenging the status quo.
• Anticipate risks, address challenges, and safeguard brand reputation with expert communications strategies.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive team culture through coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and metrics to ensure effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.

Compensation & Benefits

TNTP offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position with the potential for an annual performance-based bonus. The salary range for this position is $151,200- $226,800. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.