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Whistleblower Aid · 1 day ago

Director of Communications

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

Whistleblower Aid is seeking a motivated communications director to advance the organization’s mission to support whistleblowers in the public and private sectors coming forward to defend our democracy. The successful candidate will develop and lead a comprehensive media strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and enhances visibility across all media channels.

CharityLaw EnforcementNon Profit

Responsibilities

Develop messaging that communicates the importance of whistleblowers under corporate and political pressures

Develop and implement thought leadership strategy and tactics

Identify and secure opportunities to drive the organization’s case narratives in earned media and through collaboration with validators and surrogates

Develop detailed, thoughtful and thorough communications plans for each case

Brief and prepare principals, stakeholders and clients for media interviews

Draft and edit communications materials including press releases, social media, email newsletters, fundraising asks, talking points and speeches, op-eds, and more

Establish and maintain strong relationships with members of the media

In conjunction with other team members, track media and social media developments relevant to our work and participate in the development of social media and email content

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic communicationsMedia relationsCrisis communicationsSocial media strategyWriting abilityMultitaskingProactive thinkingTechnology skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Ability to handle all information with absolute discretion and professionalism

Spectacular writing ability for a variety of audiences

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to think strategically and proactively to seize the moment and parlay it into opportunities

A strong attention to detail and accuracy

Experience with crisis communications

An ability to multitask under time pressure and pivot in a dynamic environment

Strong interpersonal skills, including client relationship-building and empathy

Experience with social media strategy and content

Experience working in pro-democracy organizations, political campaigns, or congressional offices

7+ years of experience in strategic communications and media relations, including generating earned media within a policy and legal advocacy environment

Strong technology skills with an aptitude to learn new platforms: media management (e.g., Meltwater); Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)