Mayors Migration Council · 3 weeks ago
Director, Communications, Knowledge & Impact
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $150K/yrThe Mayors Migration Council (MMC) is a mayor-led coalition that accelerates ambitious global action on migration and displacement. The Director, Communications, Knowledge & Impact will build and execute a global communications and public affairs strategy while providing strategic oversight of MMC’s knowledge and impact work to enhance influence and fundraising efforts.
International Affairs
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the MMC’s global communications and public affairs strategy, aligned with organizational priorities and geopolitical context
Lead narrative development, campaign design, and media engagement to position mayors as credible, pragmatic leaders on migration and displacement
Serve as a senior advisor to mayors and MMC leadership, providing strategic messaging guidance, political risk assessments, and preparation for high-profile engagements, including speeches, talking points, op-eds, briefing notes, and media training
Lead proactive and reactive media strategies, including press outreach, pitching, journalist relationship management, and coordination of press moments and events
Oversee MMC’s brand, voice, and messaging architecture, ensuring consistency, quality, and credibility across platforms and products
Lead crisis and reputational communications in close coordination with the Executive Director and Board, including rapid response and emergency communications as needed
Oversee the MMC’s digital presence, including website, newsletters, social media, and multimedia content, ensuring regular, high-quality output
Monitor communications performance and use insights to continuously refine strategy, tactics, and resource allocation
Provide strategic oversight of the MMC’s knowledge, research, and impact agenda, ensuring alignment with communications, advocacy, and fundraising priorities
Guide the production of flagship knowledge products, including reports, thematic briefs, impact stories, board materials, and donor-facing content
Ensure the MMC’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework is implemented effectively and translated into accessible, compelling narratives
Oversee coordination with external research partners and evaluators, ensuring findings are timely, credible, and strategically used
Translate evidence and data into persuasive storytelling that supports MMC’s influence
Lead, mentor, and support a small team, setting clear priorities, providing strategic direction, and maintaining high standards of quality and delivery
Manage external consultants and vendors across PR, research, design, and multimedia production
Oversee the communications and knowledge budget, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and efficiently
Work closely with MMC program leads, city partners, and institutional funders to ensure communications support organizational goals and partnerships
Qualification
Required
Significant senior experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, international policy, or a related field
Proven track record advising senior leaders or elected officials on strategic communications, political risk, and reputational management; experience working with or advising city governments preferred
Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills, including demonstrated experience with speeches, op-eds, executive briefs, and high-stakes communications
Strong media experience, including pitching to and working with national and international outlets; established journalist relationships are a strong asset
Experience leading communications or advocacy campaigns with measurable impact
Ability to translate complex policy, research, and data into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience managing teams and external consultants in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Strong digital and multimedia literacy across web, social, and visual platforms; familiarity with design and production workflows required (hands-on skills a plus)
Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to operate calmly and decisively under pressure
Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills, with a collaborative, solutions-oriented working style
Deep interest in cities, global affairs, and migration, and strong alignment with the MMC's mission and values
Willingness to travel internationally as required
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
Preferred
Experience working with or advising city governments preferred
Fluency in languages other than English is an asset
Benefits
Health coverage
Retirement benefits
Paid sick leave
Vacation and holidays
Access to professional development resources
Company
Mayors Migration Council
The Mayors Migration Council is a mayor-led coalition that accelerates ambitious global action on migration to create a world where urban migrants, displaced people, and receiving communities can thrive.
Founded in 2019
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase