Director, Policy Communications (Human Capital) at Bipartisan Policy Center – Washington, District of Columbia

Founded in 2007, the Bipartisan Policy Center and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are unique in their approach to solving the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across the full political spectrum on domestic issues, BPC brings together diverse perspectives to craft solutions that lower the everyday cost of living for families, expand opportunities, and strengthen the American economy. BPC Action works directly with legislators and other policymakers to turn those solutions into impactful results.

What sets us apart is our ability to operate at the intersection of policy development and political advocacy, building consensus across the aisle to advance reforms in Congress. For more than 20 years, BPC and BPC Action have consistently achieved results on complex issues, demonstrating that working together with both parties is not only possible but essential to achieve results.

We are trusted leaders in cutting through the division and creating common ground to solve the problems Americans care about most. We are an indispensable force to produce results in Washington and beyond. 

Ideas 

BPC recruits respected policy experts, former Hill and Administration staff, and private sector leaders to drive our core programs. We engage current and former policymakers, CEOs and business leaders, and leading policy experts to work together with our nation’s leaders to generate solutions to America’s challenges.

Action 

Policy development is only the beginning of BPC’s work. Our advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, advances legislation by providing political and technical assistance, identifying and supporting legislative champions, and leveraging key relationships to support members of Congress working together to enact solutions and produce results for Americans.

Results 

In 2025, BPC and BPC Action mobilized to introduce over 120 bills in the House and Senate and helped advance over 40 bills beyond committee. We met with over half of all congressional offices, expanding our reach to both parties.

BPC’s Human Capital Program is crafting a national strategy to equip every American with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to access their full potential. Using expertise in education, workforce training, paid leave, childcare, immigration, and career readiness, we’re working to make economic opportunity available to everyone at all stages of life. From early childhood through classroom and career, BPC is bridging the partisan divide to support children and working families.

The Director, Policy Communications (Human Capital) will play a leadership role in all aspects of press and public relations efforts for BPC’s Human Capital program. The director will work with BPC Communications and program leadership to develop and implement a communications strategy for the program and will contribute to the development and execution of BPC’s overall communications strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage a strategic, proactive public relations and media strategy for BPC’s Human Capital program
• Manage media relations professional(s) and outside vendors
• Cultivate relationships and work closely with reporters, producers, and editors to ensure BPC has a prominent media presence and is highly visible on key human capital policy issues
• Develop and review media-related materials, including releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, advisories, event invitations, and blogs. Secure placement of op-eds and letters to the editor
• Work with BPC’s Human Capital program to craft messaging around project activities
• Work with video production and graphic design consultants to create compelling videos and collateral materials for the Human Capital program
• Work with BPC’s digital media team to integrate digital strategies into the comprehensive Human Capital communications strategy
• Work with BPC’s events team to create compelling content that attracts participation from and coverage by top-tier media outlets
• Work with BPC’s advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, to develop strong working relationships with Congressional and Administration communications staff when relevant
• Contribute to planning and execution of BPC’s overall communications strategy

Qualifications:

• BA, BS in journalism, communications, education, political science, or a related field
• 10-15 years of direct experience in media relations and communications -- Education and/or workforce issues, campaign and/or Hill communications experience a plus
• Strong writing and verbal skills required
• An ability to work under tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects
• Experience integrating digital media into a comprehensive communications strategy
• A demonstrated innovative and proactive approach to growing media coverage. Experience working with top-tier national media operations and news organizations required
• Current contacts on relevant beats and with issue-specific trade publications a plus
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team and independently
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong project management skills
• Experience supporting and managing high level principals a plus
• Must be available to respond to news media and staff outside of working hours

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $160,000 – $180,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.