This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Content Strategy, Communications based in the United States.
This is a senior leadership role shaping how mission-driven storytelling is conceived, produced, and distributed across multiple platforms. You will define and steward a unified editorial voice that translates complex, policy-heavy, and advocacy-focused work into clear, compelling narratives for broad audiences. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, editorial leadership, and digital communications, with responsibility for setting content direction and ensuring consistency across all channels. You will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team spanning writing, digital, and social media functions, ensuring high standards of quality, accessibility, and impact. Working closely with program, development, and executive teams, you will help align communications with organizational priorities and campaigns. This is a highly visible role where content strategy directly supports public engagement, advocacy outcomes, and long-term mission impact.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Content Strategy, Communications based in the United States.
This is a senior leadership role shaping how mission-driven storytelling is conceived, produced, and distributed across multiple platforms. You will define and steward a unified editorial voice that translates complex, policy-heavy, and advocacy-focused work into clear, compelling narratives for broad audiences. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, editorial leadership, and digital communications, with responsibility for setting content direction and ensuring consistency across all channels. You will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team spanning writing, digital, and social media functions, ensuring high standards of quality, accessibility, and impact. Working closely with program, development, and executive teams, you will help align communications with organizational priorities and campaigns. This is a highly visible role where content strategy directly supports public engagement, advocacy outcomes, and long-term mission impact.
Accountabilities:
- Define and lead a comprehensive editorial and content strategy aligned with organizational priorities, campaigns, and advocacy goals.
- Steward and evolve a consistent brand voice, messaging framework, and editorial standards across all communications channels.
- Oversee the creation and production of high-impact content including articles, reports, newsletters, social media, digital campaigns, and multimedia assets.
- Manage and optimize editorial workflows, content calendars, and publishing operations to ensure consistency, quality, and timeliness.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of writers, digital content specialists, and social media professionals.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, program, fundraising, and advocacy teams to translate complex topics into accessible storytelling.
- Oversee digital content performance, including SEO, analytics, audience engagement, and continuous optimization of distribution strategies.
- Ensure editorial integrity through fact-checking, review processes, and adherence to ethical storytelling standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).
- 5+ years of senior-level experience leading editorial strategy, content development, or digital communications.
- 3+ years of experience managing and developing creative or communications teams.
- Strong editorial judgment with exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to design and implement content strategies, brand messaging systems, and editorial governance frameworks.
- Experience translating complex policy, legal, research, or advocacy topics into accessible content for diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with experience managing editorial workflows and content pipelines.
- Proficiency with CMS platforms, digital analytics tools, SEO best practices, and multi-channel publishing.
- Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or mission-driven communications strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven work and the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-impact communications environment.
- Competitive salary aligned with national nonprofit leadership standards and geographic adjustments.
- Fully employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Generous paid time off, including holidays and extended vacation allowances.
- Paid parental leave and long-term sabbatical opportunities after continuous service.
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
- Flexible and alternative work arrangements (subject to management approval).
- Annual professional development funding and remote work support allowance.
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance and sustainable workload practices.
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact mission-driven communications and advocacy work.