Communications Manager

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

About SC.CPA

The South Carolina Association of CPAs (SC.CPA) is the leading professional organization for certified public accountants in South Carolina. We support and elevate the CPA profession through advocacy, connection, meaningful member experiences, and education.

At SC.CPA, we believe communication is more than sharing information — it is an opportunity to create engagement, strengthen relationships, and build experiences that matter to our members.

Position Summary

SC.CPA is seeking a collaborative, creative, and forward-thinking Communications Manager who understands how to turn communication into meaningful experiences. This role is ideal for someone who sees every message, campaign, event, and interaction as part of a larger story that connects members to the value of the association.

We are looking for someone who understands how to communicate and elevate member value through meaningful experiences and storytelling. While strong writing skills are important, this role goes beyond traditional content creation. The ideal candidate is a storyteller, strategist, and relationship-builder who understands how communication shapes culture, connection, and member experience.

This individual should be curious, collaborative, adaptable, and confident bringing forward new ideas. We value people who ask thoughtful questions, embrace innovation, and are comfortable learning through experimentation. Experience using AI and emerging communication tools is preferred but not required.

Because SC.CPA is a small, highly collaborative team, culture fit is extremely important. We are seeking someone who is team-oriented, proactive, emotionally intelligent, and eager to contribute wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication and content strategies that support SC.CPA’s mission, member engagement goals, and organizational priorities.
• Create, edit, and manage communication materials including email campaigns, newsletters, website content, magazine articles, scripts, social media content, and event promotions.
• Help shape and communicate meaningful member experiences through storytelling, campaigns, and engagement initiatives.
• Oversee the planning and production of SC.CPA’s quarterly magazine, including editorial coordination and collaboration with contributors.
• Collaborate across teams to support organizational initiatives, events, advocacy efforts, and membership engagement.
• Monitor communication performance metrics and utilize audience insights to improve effectiveness and engagement.
• Stay informed on emerging communication trends, digital tools, and AI-assisted workflows.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, innovative, and member-focused team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, business, or a related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in communications, content strategy, marketing, association communications, or a related role preferred.
• Experience working within associations, nonprofits, membership organizations, or similar environments preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex or technical information into engaging, audience-friendly content.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with digital communication platforms, email marketing tools, social media, analytics, and content management systems.
• Experience using AI-assisted communication or content development tools preferred but not required.

Why Join SC.CPA?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive small team where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Help shape meaningful experiences for professionals across South Carolina.
• Work in an environment that values creativity, curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Contribute to a values-driven organization focused on strengthening and supporting the CPA profession.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Kiki Walton

Operations Manager

kiki@sc.cpa