Responsibilities

• Lead Sandy Hook Promise's executive communications, thought leadership, and visibility strategy, positioning organizational leaders as trusted national voices on gun violence prevention and school safety.
• Identify and cultivate high-impact speaking, media, stakeholder, and thought leadership opportunities that advance organizational priorities and expand influence.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, developing messaging, speeches, presentations, and briefing materials that strengthen executive presence and organizational impact.
• Guide the planning and execution of executive engagement opportunities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective amplification across channels.
• Partner across Communications, Marketing, Development, Programs, and Policy to align executive visibility efforts with advocacy, fundraising, partnership, and organizational objectives.
• Establish and evaluate performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of executive communications and thought leadership initiatives and inform future strategy.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with external partners, conference organizers, and industry stakeholders to enhance organizational reputation and reach.
• Lead multiple high-priority initiatives with exceptional judgment, discretion, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Travel up to 30% in support of executive engagements and organizational priorities.
• A commitment to SHP’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in executive communications, public relations, marketing, thought leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing executive visibility and thought leadership strategies that elevate organizational profile and influence.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience crafting executive speeches, presentations, messaging, briefing materials, and other leadership communications.
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, exercising sound judgment, navigating complex situations, and translating organizational priorities into compelling narratives.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple high-impact initiatives and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Experience using data, insights, and performance metrics to evaluate communications strategies and inform decision-making.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with executives, board members, external partners, media, and other key stakeholders.
• Highly self-directed, collaborative, and adaptable, with executive maturity and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and presentation development tools such as PowerPoint and Canva.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible schedules
• Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision
• Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• 401k match
• Professional development stipend
• Wellness & mental health support
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program