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Namati · 3 weeks ago

Managing Director, Strategic Communications - Washington D.C. (or CA, CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, or VA)

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$135K/yr - $160K/yr

12+ years exp

Namati is seeking a communications visionary to lead the next era of their influence and impact. This role involves architecting and driving a communications strategy that positions Namati as a leading voice on community-led solutions to democracy and climate crises while managing a high-performing communications team and expanding media relations.

Law EnforcementLegalNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead a global strategy grounded in local realities

Architect and drive a communications strategy that establishes Namati and the Grassroots Justice Network as the authoritative voice on community-led solutions to democracy and climate crises, shaping how global institutions, media, and movements understand and invest in grassroots justice

Set and drive bold visibility goals that position Namati and the Grassroots Justice Network as leading voices in the global democracy and climate space, including tailored strategies for key audiences such as policy makers, funders, businesses, and global institutions

Develop and lead, where appropriate, strategic initiatives to grow the movement of grassroots justice advocates and its supporters, such as launching a multimedia magazine or a signature global event for grassroots justice

Oversee and grow a world-class, globally distributed communications team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and accountability

Set the standard for high-impact writing, personally authoring high-stakes content such as organizational statements and the forthcoming Legal Empowerment Magazine, while guiding teams to craft effective written work that reflects Namati’s values and advances strategic goals

Provide high-level content leadership that elevates quality and clarity, while empowering team members to own and deliver consistently excellent work

Ensure that systems for collaboration, learning, and performance tracking are aligned with strategic goals–even when you are not in the weeds day-to-day

Cultivate and manage high-value relationships with journalists, influencers, high-profile advocates, and narrative leaders, leveraging your network and credibility to elevate the profile of Vivek, Namati, the Grassroots Justice Network Academy, and legal empowerment

Serve as a senior spokesperson for the organization, as well as coaching other colleagues – including community paralegals, program leads, and executive leadership – to speak and write publicly with confidence and clarity

Lead media strategy and crisis communications, including reputational risk anticipation and response planning

Guide the public positioning of Namati’s CEO and executive team, including promotion of the CEO’s forthcoming book

Shape strategy and public narrative for time-bound campaigns and advocacy surges that command public attention, in collaboration with Namati teams and external partners

Partner with our Resource Mobilization team to develop content and messaging that resonates with institutional funders and individual donors, and to secure dedicated funding for strategic communications work

Lead audience-specific marketing strategy for the Grassroots Justice Network Academy, including marketing for income-generating products

Build public engagement efforts that go beyond visibility, inviting action, solidarity, and participation in the movement for grassroots justice from diverse audiences–including small donors and everyday people using the law to solve problems

Qualification

Strategic communicationsMedia strategyCrisis communicationsTeam managementDigital marketing strategyPublic relationsStorytellingEmpathyEditorial judgmentFluency in EnglishCollaborationRelationship building

Required

12+ years of professional experience, including demonstrated experience in leadership in strategic communications, campaigns, and/or media, ideally at a mission-driven organization; at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the responsibilities outlined below

Experience managing high-performing, diverse teams across wide geographies

Experience developing and executing media strategy to shape public discourse, proactively securing high-impact placements. You have built warm, global relationships in media and advocacy spaces

Experience navigating complex political, operational, and interpersonal dynamics. Bonus if you've led rapid-response and crisis communications

An established and polished writer. In addition to strong editorial judgment and expertise, you've held the pen on important written communications. Bonus if you've been published

Experience guiding integrated digital marketing strategy across multiple channels

Native or near-native fluency in English; additional languages and visual storytelling skills are a plus