Senior Communications Manager

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expOther

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive global nonprofit communications for World Bicycle Relief, shaping strategy, media relations, and executive messaging across multiple channels.

  • Must-have: 5–7 years in communications/PR with nonprofit or international development experience.
  • Standout: cross-timezone collaboration and proven media partnerships and awards management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support and execute World Bicycle Relief’s global communications strategy: - Develop, write, and edit high-quality content for multiple channels, including website, press materials, reports, and internal communications.
  • Ensure consistent messaging and storytelling across all platforms in alignment with organizational priorities and brand voice.
  • Lead internal communications efforts and improvements, including global town halls, intranet management, email updates, etc.
  • Lead media relations efforts by drafting press releases, pitch materials, briefing documents, and backgrounders.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders on story, data, and asset collection.
  • Secure speaking engagements and interviews for WBR representatives.
  • Submit for and steward relevant awards and recognition to bolster brand awareness and credibility.
  • Assist in preparing executives and spokespeople with talking points, briefing documents, and presentation materials.
  • Manage and organize communications assets, including written content, a media placement tracker, team bios, case studies, etc.
  • Build media/entertainment partnerships to advance WBR’s mission and earned media

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field; nonprofit or international development experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related discipline.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and channels.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Experience supporting media relations, executive communications, or thought leadership initiatives.
  • Collaborative working style and strong interpersonal skills, with comfort engaging stakeholders across teams and geographies.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of editorial quality and brand consistency.
  • Experience and comfort working with global teams across multiple timezones.
  • Experience working at a nonprofit or in the development industry is a plus.
  • Mission-driven and results-oriented, with a passion for World Bicycle Relief’s work and impact.

Preferred

  • Nonprofit or international development experience preferred.