Oregon REALTORS is looking for Marketing & Communications Manager - Advocacy and Legal in Salem, OR. This local job opportunity with ID 3719752942 is live since 2026-06-19 14:01:20.

Position Summary

The Marketing & Communications Manager — Advocacy and Legal is a core member of the Oregon REALTORS Marketing and Communications team, responsible for developing and executing communications that advance the Association's advocacy and policy priorities, as well as being the department's source on events and news from the National Association of REALTORS. This position produces compelling written and visual content for our advocacy campaigns, legislative priorities, and legal and risk management communications. The Manager also has primary responsibility for the Association's website, ensuring information is current and effectively serving the membership.

This is a role for someone who communicates clearly in writing and enjoys an environment where the work shifts with the calendar. The right candidate brings strong visual skills, a good instinct for clear communication, takes ownership of their work, and is motivated to build their knowledge and grow into a broader communications role over time.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 per year plus benefits including but not limited to health insurance, 401(k) matching, and a generous PTO policy.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Political & Advocacy Communications

• Create and develop messaging, member alerts, graphics, and campaign communications in support of Oregon REALTORS advocacy, government affairs, and legal priorities across email, social media, and the Oregon REALTORS website.
• Collaborate with the associated teams to translate complex-sounding policy issues into clear, compelling, member-facing content.
• Support RPAC fundraising communications including promotional content, donor recognition, and campaign updates.

Member & Organizational Communications

• Develop content and provide direction for web, email, and print communications that supports organizational priorities.
• Co-manage the shared social media calendar; draft and schedule social media posts, maintaining a consistent brand voice and calendar in cooperation and collaboration with the team.
• Track and report communications performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Actively support the Marketing & Communications Manager — Education and Events during peak periods; cross-team collaboration and growth are core expectations of all roles on this team.
• Monitor real estate–related news and trends to support timely, relevant member communications; be the department's source of market data, and prepare updates as requested.
• Record, edit, and post podcast episodes; assist with the visual record of events.

Website & Digital Tools

• Serve as the primary content owner and manager for the newly remodeled Oregon REALTORS website, ensuring all content is current, and functionality is maintained.
• Manage routine website updates, annual content cycles, page maintenance, and posting.
• With the guidance of the Director of Marketing & Communications, coordinate with technology vendors on platform issues, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Uphold and apply Oregon REALTORS brand and style standards across all marketing and communications materials, serving as a resource for other staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, content production, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid grasp of grammar, spelling, and editorial style.
• Working knowledge of email marketing platforms sufficient to collaborate on strategy, review content, pull reports, and provide backup production support.
• Experience with website content management systems (WordPress or similar).
• Proficiency with graphic design tools (Canva required; Adobe Creative Suite a plus).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to perceive both immediate needs and long-term best outcomes to develop time management techniques and working calendars.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any of these experiences would be a plus, but they're not required. Strong candidates who bring most of the required qualifications and a genuine interest in the role are encouraged to apply regardless.

• Experience working in a trade association, legal or professional services organization, political campaign, or advocacy organization.
• Familiarity with RPAC, PAC communications, or political fundraising messaging.
• Experience managing or administering a digital tool, platform, or content system; AI chatbot or virtual assistant experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, journalism, public affairs, English, or a related field.
• Photography and photo editing skills sufficient to capture the look and energy of events, our podcast, portraits, and organizational content.
• Video production and editing skills, including experience behind the camera and with editing software (Premiere Pro or Premiere Rush preferred).

What Success Looks Like — First 90 Days

• Provide plain-language legal and advocacy content for each edition of the Association's newsletter.
• Website fully audited; comfortable with adding and updating the site; all content updated and an annual maintenance calendar established.
• At least two advocacy, legal, or risk management communications produced in collaboration with the Government Affairs or Legal teams.
• Email and social media calendar for advocacy and legal content established and operating on schedule.
• Cross-support established with the Marketing & Communications Manager — Events and Education.
• With the Legal and Government Affairs teams, develop a 12-month promotional calendar of expected events and news items.

APPLICATION MATERIALS (Provide links or files from one or two of the bullets below)

• Writing or design sample — Two examples of plain language translation and/or persuasive writing in a professional context.
• Social media or design sample — Two examples of a marketing deliverable you produced or led.
• Podcasting or videography — Link to a podcast episode you edited, or a video you shot and/or edited.

TO APPLY

Use LinkedIn's EasyApply feature, or send your resume and application materials to Kelly Barker: kbarker@oregonrealtors.org.