Director, Executive Communications

Responsibilities

• Executive Thought Leadership
• Develop and execute a strategy to elevate the Founder & CEO and executive leadership team through high-impact speaking engagements, media appearances, organization-led podcasts, external podcasts, and strategic partnerships with high-profile outlets and platforms.
• Secure keynote speeches, fireside chats, panel discussions, podcasts, and other high-profile opportunities.
• Build relationships with conference organizers, media, universities, and strategic partners.
• Identify emerging conversations where Common Sense Media should have a voice.
• Priority topics include AI, technology, the state of children and families in the U.S., education, children's online safety, youth mental health, parenting, public policy, philanthropy, and global business and media.
• Executive Communications
• Lead the development of executive messaging and communications across external and internal audiences.
• Draft and coordinate speeches, keynote presentations, talking points, interview briefs, op-eds, testimony, executive correspondence, podcast scripts, social media, and other strategic communications for the CEO and executive leadership. Ensure that messaging is consistent, timely, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Office of the CEO

Requirements

• 8+ years of senior-level communications leadership experience, either in-house or with an agency, with demonstrated success in driving impactful communications campaigns.
• Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience developing and executing strategic communications plans at the national or global level, with measurable results in advocacy and brand elevation.
• Strong relationships with top-tier media, coupled with a track record of securing high-impact placements across diverse platforms and publications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and content development skills across print, digital, and multimedia formats.
• Creative and innovative use of social media and emerging media technologies to reach key audiences.
• Strong decision-making skills in dynamic environments, with the ability to anticipate and address future communications needs.

Benefits

• The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families!
• A mission-driven team with a 23-year track record of impact for families and children.
• Competitive nonprofit compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• A collaborative, flexible work environment with meaningful leadership access and visibility.