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5 days ago

Deputy Director, Executive Communications

Human Rights Watch

New York City, NY (Hybrid)Full time$140K/yr – $160K/yr
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3 months ago

Media Director

Human Rights Watch

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)Full time$150K/yr – $160K/yr
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4 months ago

Associate Director, Asia Media

Human Rights Watch

Guilford County, NC (On-site)Full time
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5 months ago

Senior Manager, Communications

Human Rights Watch

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)Temporary$88K/yr – $96K/yr

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Deputy Director, Executive Communications

Human Rights Watch

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$140K/yr - $160K/yrIn-houseFull-timeDirector/executive10+ years exp.
5 days ago
Human Rights Watch logo

Media Director

Human Rights Watch

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$150K/yr - $160K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level10+ years exp.
3 months ago
Human Rights Watch logo

Associate Director, Asia Media

Human Rights Watch

Guilford County, NC (On-site)

In-houseFull-timeSenior level7+ years exp.
4 months ago
Human Rights Watch logo

Senior Manager, Communications

Human Rights Watch

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$88K/yr - $96K/yrIn-houseTemporarySenior level5+ years exp.
5 months ago
Human Rights Watch logo
Human Rights Watch

Deputy Director, Executive Communications

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$140K/yr – $160K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Director, Global Communications to set and lead an executive communications strategy that positions Human Rights Watch’s Executive Director and senior leaders as authoritative voices in global debates on human rights, international justice and governance.
  • Shape and steward a distinctive executive voice across media, op-eds, social media and high-impact public engagements, reaching priority audiences including policymakers, media, donors and the broader human rights movement.
  • Identify, cultivate, and secure the platforms that matter most to influential audiences, from top-tier media and global forums to emerging spaces such as podcasts, newsletters, and digital convenings.
  • Lead close coordination with HRW’s communications team and other colleagues across the organization, aligning executive communications with editorial and advocacy priorities and maximizing opportunities for strategic amplification.
  • Serve as a trusted senior adviser to executive leadership on tone and positioning, bringing informed judgement about where influence is shifting and how HRW can remain relevant and authoritative.
  • Direct the preparation and briefing of senior leaders for interviews, panels, speeches, and critical advocacy moments, ensuring each engagement advances strategic objectives and reinforces HRW’s credibility and mission.
  • Set and uphold high editorial standards across all content, balancing authenticity, intellectual authority, political sensitivity, and strategic clarity.
  • Maintain a sophisticated understanding of the evolving influence landscape and advise senior leaders on where, when and how they should engage to shape critical conversations.
  • Strengthen organizational media readiness and learning, including through executive media training, performance analysis, and the systematic application of insights and feedback.

Requirements

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in journalism, marketing, communications, media, human rights, or similar related field is required. An advanced degree is desirable.
  • Experience: A minimum of ten years' relevant work experience is required, preferably within a global, large-scale, diverse, and dynamic mission-driven organization operating internationally.
  • - Exceptional writing and editorial leadership: Produces outstanding content across formats and provides authoritative editorial direction, translating complex and sensitive issues into clear, compelling language.
  • - Strategic judgement and rigor: Brings intellectual integrity, political sensitivity, and strong editorial discipline, with the ability to make sound decisions and deliver quickly and accurately in high-stakes contexts.
  • - Executive counsel and influence: Builds trusted relationships with senior leaders, anticipates opportunities and risks, and provides confident, constructive, and strategically grounded advice.
  • - Media and network fluency: Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the global news and influence landscape, with strong relationships and the instinct to place and position content for maximum impact.
  • - Organizational leadership and collaboration: Works effectively across teams at all levels, regions and disciplines; building alignment around priorities and leading colleagues and partners towards high-quality outcomes.
  • - Adaptability and innovation: Anticipates changes in platforms, formats, and audience behavior, and makes informed strategic decisions about where to invest time, attention, and resources.
  • - Proficiency in French is desirable but not required.
  • - Other: Applicants for this role should possess valid work authorization for the US, HRW cannot guarantee the ability to sponsor work authorization for this role.

Preferred

  • An advanced degree is desirable.

Benefits

  • HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.
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Human Rights Watch

3.5 Glassdoor

Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, we give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Our rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world.

Founded in 1978
New York, New York, USA
1.6K employees (110 in marketing)
www.hrw.org
55% recommend to a friend
60% CEO approval

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$140K/yr – $160K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
85 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
13.5 years
Median Tenure
10.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

People

Founders / CEO

Cristina Bechtler
Cristina Bechtler
Co-Founder
At the company for 20 years 9 months
Hollis Kurman
Hollis Kurman
Founder and former Executive Committee Member; Member of HRW Global Women's Rights Advisory Board
At the company for 18 years 3 months

HR / Recruitment

Duncan Gray
Duncan Gray
Associate Director, Talent Acquisition and Global Mobility
At the company for 9 years 1 month

Marketing Leadership

Kylee Lorio
Kylee Lorio
Associate Director, Digital Marketing
At the company for 2 years 2 months
Brian Peterson, CFP®, CAP®
Brian Peterson, CFP®, CAP®
Managing Director, Gift Planning & Marketing
At the company for 12 years 9 months
Duncan Gray
Duncan Gray
Associate Director, Talent Acquisition and Global Mobility
At the company for 9 years 1 month
Alex Parker
Alex Parker
Associate Director of Marketing
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Funding

Total Funding
$300K
Last Raise
$300K
Grant, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Grant • $300K

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Monthly Google Ads Budget
$111.1K
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29.9%
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8.6%
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1.8%
Paid
0.5%

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