This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead, Communications based in the United States.
This is an opportunity for an experienced communications professional to shape impactful messaging and strengthen brand visibility within a mission-driven organization.
The role combines strategic storytelling, editorial expertise, and project management to support thought leadership and external engagement initiatives.
You will create and refine content across multiple formats while partnering with leadership, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams.
This position offers the chance to influence conversations around education and organizational impact through compelling, audience-focused communications.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor who can simplify complex ideas, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality content.
You will work in a collaborative remote environment where creativity, precision, and strategic thinking are valued.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead, Communications based in the United States.
This is an opportunity for an experienced communications professional to shape impactful messaging and strengthen brand visibility within a mission-driven organization.
The role combines strategic storytelling, editorial expertise, and project management to support thought leadership and external engagement initiatives.
You will create and refine content across multiple formats while partnering with leadership, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams.
This position offers the chance to influence conversations around education and organizational impact through compelling, audience-focused communications.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor who can simplify complex ideas, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality content.
You will work in a collaborative remote environment where creativity, precision, and strategic thinking are valued.
Accountabilities:
- Write, edit, and proofread a variety of external communications materials, including reports, playbooks, toolkits, white papers, blog content, and digital resources.
- Develop supporting content in collaboration with marketing teams, including website copy, landing pages, and thought leadership materials.
- Ghostwrite and collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistent organizational voice and messaging.
- Support executive communications, including leadership messaging and external communications materials.
- Review and refine internal communications documents, presentations, and team resources.
- Conduct research and develop editorial resources, style guidelines, and communication tools.
- Support major initiatives by creating content such as blogs, recaps, scripts, and campaign materials.
- Collaborate on storytelling, key messaging, and communications strategies for organizational programs.
- Coordinate communications logistics for large-scale initiatives and external-facing projects.
- Assist with public relations and earned media efforts, including drafting pitches, maintaining media lists, tracking coverage, and coordinating media activities.
- Monitor industry news, trends, and relevant developments to support thought leadership efforts.
- Maintain editorial calendars, track publication timelines, and coordinate workflows across communications and marketing teams.
- Manage relationships with external contributors and internal stakeholders involved in content development.
- 5+ years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, content strategy, or another writing-intensive field.
- Exceptional writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and messaging across executive communications, long-form content, social media, and internal materials.
- Strong editing capabilities, including developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and create content that resonates with diverse audiences.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing teams, executives, and subject matter experts.
- Ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments with evolving priorities.
- Experience in education, nonprofit, or mission-driven sectors is strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain high-quality work under tight timelines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Competitive salary of approximately $85,500 annually.
- Fully remote position available anywhere in the contiguous United States.
- Opportunity to contribute to mission-driven work focused on improving educational outcomes.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Private retirement investment options.
- Generous paid vacation policy.
- Opportunity to collaborate with passionate professionals across a purpose-driven organization.
- Travel opportunities, with national travel expected up to 25%.
- Supportive remote work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
The Lead, Communications will support the development and execution of communication strategies by creating engaging content, managing editorial initiatives, and ensuring consistent messaging across channels. This role requires strong writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a communications professional with strong writing, editing, and project management experience. They should be comfortable translating complex topics into clear, engaging content while collaborating across teams and managing multiple priorities.