Founders Pledge · 17 hours ago

Director of Communications

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

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Responsibilities

Collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team and other internal stakeholders to devise and deliver an organization-wide communications strategy covering North America and Europe, positioning Founders Pledge more effectively with our target audiences, and managing and developing our brand, credibility and public profile.

Leading a proactive media engagement strategy, building and maintaining relationships with relevant media outlets, journalists and thought leaders. This will include generating top-tier media coverage and finding innovative ways to reach our target audiences, particularly in the US and UK. You will support the CEO and Founders Pledge’s subject-matter experts to act as spokespeople.

Developing compelling narratives and marketing assets that demonstrate the impact and potential of Founders Pledge with key audiences, including our members, potential members, UHNWIs, family offices, wealth advisers, foundations, and the wider public.

Leading digital communications, including as website editor, aiming to grow audiences and increase engagement.

Working with our Community, Philanthropic Services, and Product Teams on one-to-many member outreach, including newsletters, information on our DAF offering, and Member App.

Working with the Growth Team on growing our brand awareness, including supporting Growth-led strategic partnerships.

Working with the Research Team to produce and promote our charity evaluations and cause-area research reports.

Developing and executing comms strategy plans for our thematic funds.

Managing and mitigating reputational risks.

Qualification

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Communications strategyMedia engagementMarketing disciplinesCross-functional collaborationTeam managementRemote team experience

Required

Knowledge and experience of the US media landscape.

Stellar communicator, in writing and in person.

Excellent understanding of communications and marketing disciplines and how to harness them to best effect.

Track record of effective media engagement.

Experience working cross-functionally and with remote teams, leading projects or teams to deliver results.

Experience of finding and developing great stories - you love both writing and strategy planning.

Good interpersonal and influencing skills, and the drive to share your know-how and grow our organization’s understanding on all things communications.

Strong management and leadership skills – you’ve managed small (or large) high-performing teams in the past.