Communications Manager

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Non-profit, Biotechnology, AdvocacyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of communications and media relations experience and be able to work UTC-4 hours daily, specifically between 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm UTC. Experience in leading high-profile media and communications campaigns, particularly in fast-moving crisis communications, is essential.

Responsibilities

The Communications Manager will oversee proactive communications and media relations for legal, advocacy, and public policy initiatives, developing innovative media and storytelling approaches. This role involves managing press interactions, cultivating journalist relationships, pitching stories, and leading reputation management efforts, including crisis response and developing reactive communications plans. The manager will also guide the creation of various communications materials, ensure consistent messaging, build stakeholder relationships, and manage people and external vendors.

Skills

Communications Strategy

Media Relations

Crisis Communications

Public Policy

Advocacy

Storytelling

Messaging Development

Reputation Management

Journalist Relations

Content Creation

Wikimedia Foundation

Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects

About Wikimedia Foundation

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.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2003Year Founded

$145.9MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Social Impact, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees