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Senior Communications Officer, Media & Public Affairs

GiveWell
Location
United States (Remote)
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Outreach
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience in media relations, thought leadership, and public engagement
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists and influential external stakeholders
  • Exceptional communications judgment and excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience producing clear and factual communications that engage target audiences
  • Experience advising executives or senior decision-makers directly
Nice to have
  • Experience in settings where precision and credibility were crucial
  • Intellectual curiosity and ability to engage with complex subject matter
  • Strong alignment with GiveWell’s mission and values
What the job really is

The Senior Communications Officer, Media & Public Affairs at GiveWell will lead the organization's media strategy and public engagement efforts. This role involves building relationships with journalists and thought leaders, overseeing media engagements, and managing a small team. The officer will be responsible for developing communication strategies that effectively convey GiveWell's mission and impact, especially during sensitive or fast-moving situations.

Benefits
  • Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and dependents
  • Four weeks of paid time off per year
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Travel for team retreats and potential other travel opportunities
Things to weigh
  • Role involves building a new function rather than stepping into an established one
  • Expectations for autonomy and decision-making within the first six months
  • Not suitable for those preferring clear direction and established priorities
  • Requires hands-on leadership and direct accountability for communications work
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