Senior Communications Manager (Bilingual-Spanish)
Community Phone- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Communications Manager to oversee and lead communications for its legal, advocacy, and public policy work, and a number of other initiatives that aim to advance and protect the reputation of the Foundation, Wikipedia, and other Wikimedia projects, and the global Wikimedia community of volunteers. With experience in leading high-profile media and communications campaigns that drive impact, and a core expertise in fast-moving crisis communications, the Communications Manager will be a vital member of the Media Relations team within the Foundation’s Communications Department. In this position, your role will be to develop proactive, innovative media, storytelling, and creative communications approaches that can help move the needle and secure influence among key global audiences. You will regularly interact with members of the press, cultivating strong relationships with key journalists, assessing inbound opportunities, pitching stories, and more. You will also play a leading role in our reputation management work, responding to crises, developing reactive communications plans, and ensuring consistent messaging across the organization.
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.