Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated global communications and public relations strategy that elevates Vital Voices’ mission, impact, and global brand.
• Serve as the senior communications advisor to executive leadership, providing counsel on messaging, media engagement, reputation management, and external positioning.
• Lead proactive media relations strategies, including press outreach, media partnerships, interviews, briefings, press releases, and story development.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, influencers, and communications partners.
• Position Vital Voices leaders and network members as thought leaders on global issues impacting women and communities worldwide.
• Prepare executives and organizational spokespeople for media interviews, speaking engagements, and public appearances.
• Develop crisis communications strategies and manage reputational issues when needed.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and emerging issues affecting the organization.
• Develop and maintain Vital Voices’ global brand narrative and messaging framework.
• Lead storytelling strategies that amplify the achievements and impact of Vital Voices leaders across 188 countries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, plus 12+ years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, international relations or related field required.
• Demonstrated experience leading public relations strategies, including media relations, earned media, executive visibility, and reputation management.
• Proven success developing relationships with journalists, media outlets, influencers, and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, including press releases, op-eds, speeches, executive communications, newsletters, and organizational statements.
• Demonstrated experience leading integrated communications and engagement strategies across digital, media, social, and events channels.
• Experience overseeing strategic events, convenings, donor experiences, or stakeholder engagement programs.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong executive presence and ability to advise senior leaders.
• Experience working on global issues, women’s leadership, human rights, international development, or social impact strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience working on global issues, women’s leadership, human rights, international development, or social impact strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits: At Vital Voices, we value our employees and their well-being. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, HSA, EAP, and more. But that's not all. We believe in giving our employees the flexibility and support they need to thrive in their work and life. That's why we provide generous PTO including wellness flex Fridays, parental leave, earned sabbatical time, and volunteer leave as well as a professional development stipend to support continuous improvement. Join us and be part of a global team that empowers women leaders to transform the world.