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Health Care Without Harm · 1 day ago

Chief Communications Officer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of HCWH’s global strategic communications plan, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

Collaborate with communications teams across the global network to coordinate efforts, leverage the voice of the network, strengthen collective impact, and maintain cohesive messaging and branding strategies

Collaborate closely with other members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to ensure that communications strategies and resources align with the organization’s priorities and are clearly understood by the ELT and broader organization

Build and lead a diverse communications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and high performance

Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and effectiveness

Spearhead communications strategies for global and U.S. advocacy initiatives

Oversee the development of impactful content for HCWH’s networks and programs, ensuring broad reach and engagement

Drive the communication team’s work to craft and execute digital strategies and manage HCWH’s online presence

Oversee the implementation of comprehensive media plans to enhance public engagement and visibility

Develop and maintain a consistent brand voice that reflects HCWH’s mission and positions HCWH as a key reference organization in climate, health, and sustainability

Collaborate with and contribute to fundraising and network growth and engagement efforts through strategic branding

Collaborate with the development and program teams to coordinate impactful public events during major events like COP, ClimateWeek, and others

Efficiently manage the communications budget and resources, ensuring optimal use

Lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities for assessing communication effectiveness and impact

Qualification

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Strategic communicationsCampaignsTeam managementDigital engagementMedia relationsBrand managementContent developmentNonprofit experienceInternational communicationsResource managementFluency in SpanishAdvanced degree in communications

Required

At least 10 years of experience in strategic communications roles, with at least 5 years in leadership positions

Prior experience in nonprofit advocacy organizations with an international reach; background in organizations related to climate, public health, and sustainability is an advantage but not a requirement

Demonstrated ability to serve as an inspirational leader who can motivate and galvanize team members and colleagues toward achieving shared goals; experience managing teams and working within complex organizational structures

Proven expertise in crafting impactful messaging that aligns with an organization’s mission, effectively planning successful communications campaigns, and advocating persuasively across a variety of platforms and in diverse settings

Strong skills in developing engaging web content and managing dynamic social media campaigns

Ability to frame and pitch stories to the media, ensuring compelling and persuasive narratives

Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural settings, with experience in global or international communications

Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to maintain organizational style and tone

Strong organizational, time management, and resource management skills

Experience and comfort working in virtual or remote environments, demonstrating the ability to manage teams and collaborate effectively across different time zones and digital platforms

Proficiency in English is essential; fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred, given the global nature of HCWH’s work and its engagement in Spanish-speaking regions

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communications or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in communications, journalism, or public relations are highly valued.