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Baltimore Banner · 6 hours ago

Director, Executive Communications and Enterprise Initiatives

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

6+ years exp

The Baltimore Banner is seeking a Director of Executive Communications and Enterprise Initiatives to join their team. This role will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, developing communications strategies and supporting business operations to drive organizational initiatives across departments.

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Responsibilities

Draft and edit messaging and content for internal and external audiences including press releases and announcements

Recommend communication approaches to strengthen alignment between newsroom, business, and community-facing functions

Edit materials drafted by other departments to ensure tone and style consistency

Support leadership in securing media placements, interviews, and visibility for major initiatives or announcements

Draft and edit executive materials, including board memos, presentation decks, and internal reports

Manage the newsroom’s annual awards submission process, including identifying opportunities, drafting materials, and coordinating deadlines

Manage freelancers or contractors for communications or event-related projects as needed

Qualification

Communication strategyExceptional writing skillsProject managementEditing skillsRelationship managementPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsNewsroom cultureNonprofit organization experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field

6+ years of professional experience in communications, operations, or strategic project management

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines

Strong presentation, interpersonal, and relationship management skills

Experience developing or executing communication strategies that align with organizational priorities

Preferred

Familiarity with newsroom culture, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven communications is a plus

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match

Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees

Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents

Sick Leave eligible for rollover

Commuter Benefits

11 Paid National Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Parental Leave

Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing

Company

Baltimore Banner

Local news you can trust. We report stories that make life better in Baltimore and Maryland.

Founded in 2022

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$0.2M

Key Investors

Henry Luce Foundation

2025-07-22Grant· $0.2M

Leadership Team

Sharon Nevins

Chief Revenue Officer

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