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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
We are seeking a Regional Communications Manager for the American Red Cross in Tennessee .
Position is based in the Nashville office and will require 30-40% travel around the state.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
The Regional Communications Manager will plan and implement communications and marketing activities that drive business objectives and results, raise the visibility of the Red Cross mission, support revenue generation, and educate the public on how to access Red Cross services. Provide communication and marketing support and implement the strategic plan aligned with organizational communication and marketing priorities. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Specific responsibilities: managing social media; coordinating and engaging communications volunteers; video editing.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
- Work with leadership to execute media relations strategy by maintaining excellent media contact relationships, writing and distributing news releases, and/or preparing and distributing media materials. Respond to local media inquiries and provide Red Cross approved information, as appropriate. May serve as a Red Cross spokesperson and train, coach and prepare other spokespersons.
- Execute an effective communications strategy to respond to support requests. Support development and implement strategic and change management communications to align with internal and external communication initiatives.
- Provide support for public affairs and communication activities. Build, train, engage, and supervise a team of communications and public affairs volunteers.
- Support social media engagement that aligns with the organizational social media strategy. Produce relevant content for web and social platforms.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources for the development and delivery of marketing programs. May develop brand and creative content to support a variety of activities used in external publications and media placements and work to secure in-kind PSA placements. May be required to deploy physically or virtually to support disaster response operations.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field required.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Skills & Abilities: Good understanding of role and industry, apply specialized knowledge. Analyze possible solutions using standard procedures. Outstanding oral and written communication skills required, with proven knowledge of AP Style. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and strategic planning. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Cision/TrendKite or other media monitoring software. Demonstrated experience managing professional social media platforms for an organization is required. Must be comfortable using website content management systems and other marketing tools. Willingness to serve as a media spokesperson required; experience as a spokesperson preferred. Strong teamwork and collaboration required. Ability to work on a team Travel: Statewide travel is required-30-40% travel.
- Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
- Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
- 401K with 6% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition
-
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make your career a force for good!
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.
By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
We are seeking a Regional Communications Manager for the American Red Cross in Tennessee .
Position is based in the Nashville office and will require 30-40% travel around the state.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
The Regional Communications Manager will plan and implement communications and marketing activities that drive business objectives and results, raise the visibility of the Red Cross mission, support revenue generation, and educate the public on how to access Red Cross services. Provide communication and marketing support and implement the strategic plan aligned with organizational communication and marketing priorities. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Specific responsibilities: managing social media; coordinating and engaging communications volunteers; video editing.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
- Work with leadership to execute media relations strategy by maintaining excellent media contact relationships, writing and distributing news releases, and/or preparing and distributing media materials. Respond to local media inquiries and provide Red Cross approved information, as appropriate. May serve as a Red Cross spokesperson and train, coach and prepare other spokespersons.
- Execute an effective communications strategy to respond to support requests. Support development and implement strategic and change management communications to align with internal and external communication initiatives.
- Provide support for public affairs and communication activities. Build, train, engage, and supervise a team of communications and public affairs volunteers.
- Support social media engagement that aligns with the organizational social media strategy. Produce relevant content for web and social platforms.
- Coordinate cross-functional resources for the development and delivery of marketing programs. May develop brand and creative content to support a variety of activities used in external publications and media placements and work to secure in-kind PSA placements. May be required to deploy physically or virtually to support disaster response operations.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field required.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
- Skills & Abilities: Good understanding of role and industry, apply specialized knowledge. Analyze possible solutions using standard procedures. Outstanding oral and written communication skills required, with proven knowledge of AP Style. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and strategic planning. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Cision/TrendKite or other media monitoring software. Demonstrated experience managing professional social media platforms for an organization is required. Must be comfortable using website content management systems and other marketing tools. Willingness to serve as a media spokesperson required; experience as a spokesperson preferred. Strong teamwork and collaboration required. Ability to work on a team Travel: Statewide travel is required-30-40% travel.
- Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
- Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
- 401K with 6% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and recognition
-
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make your career a force for good!
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional communications manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience in communications, public affairs, or media relations
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-market or regional messaging campaigns
- Strong media relations skills including press release writing and spokesperson support
- Proficiency with content management systems, email platforms, and social platforms
- Experience supporting executive communications and internal stakeholder messaging
Tips for Your Regional Communications Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to regional scope
Hiring managers for regional roles want proof you've managed messaging across multiple markets or offices, not just one location. Reframe bullet points to show geographic reach, multi-stakeholder coordination, and how you adapted messaging for different regional audiences.
Highlight crisis and issues management experience
Regional communications managers are often the first responders when a local controversy hits. If you've handled rapid-response situations, name the scenario type, your role, and the outcome. Vague claims about 'managing crises' don't land the way specifics do.
Show earned and owned media results together
Job postings for this role almost always want both media relations wins and content output. Build a one-page portfolio sample showing a press pitch alongside an internal announcement or executive message you wrote for the same campaign or initiative.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regional communications manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a sample communications plan for interviews
Many hiring panels ask you to present a mock strategy during the final round. Draft a two-page regional communications plan for a hypothetical scenario in your target industry. Bring it to any interview where a presentation isn't formally assigned.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate title
Regional communications roles vary widely in budget authority, headcount, and cross-functional access. Before accepting any offer, clarify whether you'll own the regional strategy outright or execute plans set by a national team. That difference shapes your day-to-day far more than the title does.
Regional Communications Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regional communications managers?
BRAVEN, American Red Cross, and Prime Healthcare Services are hiring the most regional communications managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Illinois, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, utilities, and large nonprofits tend to post the most consistent volume for this role year-round.
How many regional communications manager jobs are remote?
About 64% of regional communications manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry and employer size. Internal communications and content-focused roles tend to be more remote-eligible, while media relations and community affairs positions more often require a physical presence in the region.
How do you become a regional communications manager?
Start with a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or journalism, then build several years of hands-on experience in media relations, content production, or internal communications. Progress from coordinator or specialist roles, taking on cross-functional projects that demonstrate you can manage messaging across multiple audiences or markets. Earning an APR credential and developing a portfolio of campaigns you led independently strengthens your candidacy for manager-level openings.
Can you get hired as a regional communications manager without direct management experience?
Some employers will hire strong individual contributors into this role if you've led projects, coordinated external vendors or agencies, or mentored junior staff, even without a formal direct-report relationship on your resume. Frame your experience around ownership of communications programs rather than task execution, and demonstrate that you've set strategy, not just carried it out. Smaller organizations and nonprofits are often more flexible on the management requirement than large corporations.
What does the regional communications manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call with HR, followed by a panel interview with the communications director and cross-functional partners such as marketing or operations leads. Many employers add a writing or strategy exercise, asking you to draft a press release, messaging framework, or brief communications plan under a time constraint. Final rounds often involve a presentation to senior leadership and a conversation about how you'd approach the region's specific communications challenges.
Where can I find and apply to regional communications manager jobs?
You can find and apply to regional communications manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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