Director, Communications
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United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary81,689 - 102,644 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 8–10+ years
- Required Skills
- Stakeholder management
Requirements
- 8–10+ years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, or media relations, including leadership responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
- Proven experience leading comprehensive PR and media relations programs, including crisis communications
- Strong track record of securing high-impact earned media coverage and managing complex media situations
- Experience in advocacy, public affairs, or policy communications, with ability to simplify complex topics for broad audiences
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills with executive-level communication ability
- Experience serving as a spokesperson or advising senior leadership on public messaging
- Strong ability to build relationships with media, influencers, and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing communications teams
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility, and mission-driven environments
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications and public relations strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Lead earned media strategy, including proactive outreach, storytelling, and relationship building with journalists and influencers
- Serve as primary media spokesperson and oversee preparation of talking points, messaging, and briefing materials
- Manage crisis communications strategy and lead rapid response efforts for high-sensitivity or time-critical issues
- Translate complex mission areas, including research, care, and policy, into accessible external messaging
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, partners, and external stakeholders to drive visibility
- Oversee media monitoring, tracking, and performance analysis, including reach, sentiment, and impact reporting
- Collaborate with executive leadership on public speaking engagements and external representation opportunities
- Design and implement media training programs for organizational spokespeople at all levels
- Supervise and develop communications team members, including hiring, performance management, and workload allocation
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