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Operation HOPE · 2 weeks ago

Chief Communications Officer & Public Affairs

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Operation HOPE is a leading global provider of financial dignity education and economic empowerment programs for low-income individuals and families. They are seeking a senior communications leader to serve as Head of Communications & Public Affairs, responsible for shaping and scaling the public narrative across various media platforms.

CommunitiesFinanceNon Profit

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Lead narrative and messaging strategy across Operation HOPE, BG Digital Media, and BG Ventures

Secure and manage media placements across:

Business and financial media (e.g., CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ)

Mainstream and lifestyle outlets (e.g., Esquire, GQ, major podcasts)

Minority-facing and community media

Local and regional media tied to HOPE City travel and programming

Proactively activate local media (TV, radio, business journals) in advance of city visits

Oversee first-person content platforms including podcasts, editorial, and digital storytelling

Ensure message discipline, brand alignment, and reputational risk management

Qualification

Strategic communicationsPublic affairsMedia relationsEditorial judgmentHigh-level PRAdvising senior leadershipWriting skillsRelationship building

Required

12–20+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or high-level PR

Experience supporting a high-profile CEO, founder, or public figure

Strong relationships across business, mainstream, and culturally specific media

Exceptional writing and editorial judgment

Comfortable advising senior leadership in fast-moving, high-visibility environments

Company

Operation HOPE

Operation HOPE is a non-profit organization providing financial literacy empowerment & economic education to youth and adults. It is a sub-organization of Operation Hope Ventures.

Founded in 2012

Denver, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees