Set strategy for media, thought-leader engagement, online communities, public forums and events, and other earned communications opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, podcast hosts, event organizers, thought leaders, subject-matter experts, and other influential stakeholders.
Identify, develop, and pitch substantive stories, event opportunities, and thought-leadership ideas.
Own inbound media engagement, coordinating rapid responses with subject-matter experts and escalating when needed.
Monitor emerging issues and lead GiveWell’s external response in sensitive or fast-moving situations.
Advise leadership on external opportunities and relationships, and prepare senior leaders and subject-matter experts for public appearances.
Evaluate public-facing communications partnerships and advise on which opportunities to pursue.
Represent GiveWell in selected media interviews, events, and public forums.
Work with grantees and partners on press releases and other media-facing communications.
Manage and develop team members and build the systems and capacity the function needs.
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About GiveWell
GiveWell is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding and funding outstanding giving opportunities in global health and development. You'll join a mission-driven team focused on rigorous, evidence-based research to identify the programs that maximize impact per dollar spent. Since 2007, GiveWell has directed over $2.6 billion to cost-effective interventions, saving an estimated 340,000 lives. In 2024 alone, GiveWell directed $397 million to high-impact programs, supporting 34 organizations across 22 countries. This includes supporting initiatives like seasonal malaria chemoprevention, antimalarial nets, vaccine incentivization, and vitamin A supplementation.
How We Work
GiveWell operates with a culture of truth-seeking and transparency. You'll experience direct feedback and a focus on continuous improvement, both individually and as an organization. The team values thoughtfulness and collaboration, with decisions often informed by open discussions and a willingness to change course when new evidence emerges. While many staff work remotely across the US and internationally, there are opportunities for in-person collaboration at offices in Oakland, CA, Brooklyn, NYC, and London, UK, including regular optional visit weeks and annual retreats.
Why Join Us
Contribute directly to saving and improving lives globally through highly effective interventions.
Work in an environment that prioritizes rigorous, evidence-based research and transparency in all decision-making.
Join a lean but impactful team that has directed over $2.6 billion to effective programs since 2007.
Engage in a culture of continuous learning, direct feedback, and professional development.
Benefit from flexible work arrangements, including remote options and fully funded healthcare.
Benefits & Perks
Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance (100% of premiums covered for you and dependents in the U.S.).
Four weeks of paid time off per year.
Four months of fully paid parental leave.
Ergonomic home workstations or co-working space memberships.
403(b) retirement plan.
Annual allowance for professional development (coaching, courses, conferences, books).
Coverage for travel and lodging for optional office visit weeks and company retreats.