444 Communication Strategy jobs in the United States

POSITION TITLE: Division Director of Communication Strategy

REPORTS TO: Divisional Vice President

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA (preferred) or an ADL office in the West Division

Grade/Class: Grade G, Exempt, PSA-Eligible

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

ADL Divisions are fixed geographic areas that include multiple ADL offices and involve multiple states. ADLs Division structure includes 25 regions that are grouped into multiple geographic areas.

The Division Director of Communication Strategy is a collaborative role entrusted to build and execute a strategy to amplify ADLs voice and reach within the Division. This role will lead a coordinated Divisional public relations and media relations outreach that positions ADL and ADL staff as experts and thought leaders across the Divisions media markets. The Divisional Director of Communication Strategy also works closely with regional teams to promote ADLs content with local press, build relationships, and handle rapid response.

Primary:

Media & Public Relations

• Promote ADL content with local media outlets to leverage findings from ADL to support regional and divisional team members in changing the narrative around antisemitism and extremism.
• Manage rapid response with local media outlets including but not limited to local regional issues and national/international issues with local take.
• Build meaningful long-term relationships with key print, broadcast, and social media outlets throughout the Division.
• Develop relationships with key reporters and editorial boards to secure coverage highlighting ADLs issues, leaders, and thought leadership.
• Respond to and coordinate media inquiries, interview requests, and proactive outreach on issues for Divisional and Regional team members, working alongside the national communications team as needed.
• Identify and prepare ADL team members for interviews with talking points and prep sessions as needed.
• Monitor news for coverage on issues corresponding to ADLs mission in collaboration with regional team members
• Draft press materials, including press releases, statements and comments, op-eds, talking points, fact-sheets, and more.
• Collaborate across departments to identify and cultivate coverage opportunities to raise public awareness of ADL issues, programs, and individuals.
• Collaborate with ADL national communications team to ensure alignment on strategy, tactics, and messaging.

Promotion and Dissemination of ADL Events and Resources

• Support Regional social media accounts by reviewing content to ensure alignment.
• Coordinate with the national communications team to amplify the ADLs national social channels and elevate Regional posts to be shared by national accounts.
• Monitor, analyze and communicate media, social, and email metrics to relevant colleagues

Secondary:

• In coordination with the Division Vice President, Director of Philanthropic Outreach and Regional Directors, serve as a spokesperson to local media as needed.
• Serve as an ADL brand ambassador for the Division.
• Draft website and other non-media related content on a limited basis as needed.
• Support regional programs through the media and public relations lens.
• Serve as a point of communication for external contacts and stakeholders.

Skills:

• Strong writer and verbal communicator with excellent presentation and public speaking skills. You have a proven ability to craft persuasive materials, including talking points, op-eds, and press releases, all while adhering to AP Style guidelines and meeting tight deadlines.
• Possess a comfortable confidence speaking in front of groups.
• Possess a deep understanding of the current media landscape, including local news outlets, reporters, and influencers. You're adept at leveraging social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) for impactful outreach and engagement.
• Creatively connect ADL's mission to current cultural moments, developing compelling narratives that influence public discourse, especially in local markets.
• Comfortable working remotely, highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced, team, environment with multiple deadlines.
• You're tech-savvy, and a quick learner when it comes to new technologies like Marketing Cloud, Canva, and Cision.

Attributes:

• Committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives
• Collaborative team-player.
• Creative and innovative; takes initiative.
• Results-oriented a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
• Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Energized by ADLs mission and work

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has significant years experience in an agency, media or non-profit environment. Demonstrable and progressive program operational management experience is a big plus.
• Media relations experience and existing media relationships in the Western division is highly desirable.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Environment:

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.

Compensation:

• This position has a salary range of $84,000 to $110,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles, CA. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit

ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at .

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.

25500897230725

7/25/2025

Grade 00

Full-Time/Regular

Position Summary

Boston University is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Vice President of Integrated Communication Strategy. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of University Relations, this individual will play a pivotal role in driving a bold transformation of BU's communications strategy. Acting as a strategic second-in-command, the Vice President will lead the collaborative integration of marketing and communications activities across the university. This work will be done in partnership with other senior leaders who report to the senior vice president and who lead the divisions functional areas, including marketing and creative services, editorial, government and community relations, federal relations, public relations and social media, and executive communications.

This role is ideally suited for a seasoned executive who thrives in complexity, excels at leading large-scale organizational change, and inspires cross-functional teams toward innovation, cohesion, and strategic impact.

About Boston University

Boston Universitys origins trace back to 1839 when a Methodist theological school was established in Vermont; the university was chartered under its current name by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1869.

Notably, the charter stated that every department of the new university was open to all on an equal footing regardless of sex, race, or (except for the School of Theology) religion. BU was the first American university to award a PhD to a woman, and the first woman admitted to the Massachusetts Bar was a law school alumna.

Today, BU is a top-tier research university with a global footprint. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the university is home to 17 schools and colleges (plus the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences) as well as more than 130 research centers and institutes across all disciplines. BU offers over 300 programs of study, and its 4,490 instructional and research faculty issued nearly 7,700 publications in 2023. The university received $579.5 million in research awards in Fiscal Year 2024, and its research expenditures totaled $59 million during the same period.

The student body is highly diverse and comprises over 17,000undergraduate and 18,000graduate students. Roughly 20 percent of the undergraduate student body comes from outside the US, and over 10,000 graduate and undergraduate students represent over 140 countries.

The university is spread across three campuses in Boston: the sprawling Charles River Campus; the Boston University Medical Campus; and the Fenway Campus, which is largely residential. In October 2024, the City of Boston approved the Charles River Campus Institutional Master Plan (IMP), enabling the university to advance three major projects on the Charles River Campus includingupgrades to undergraduate residential housing, construction of a new School of Global Studies, and renovation of the Mugar Memorial Library.

In 2019, the university completed its first-ever, highly successful comprehensive capital campaign. Prior to 2005, the university had done very little to connect with its over 400,000 living alumni and motivate them to provide financial support. Concerted outreach to BUsalumni during the campaignand significant recent major gifts to the universityjustify optimism that philanthropic contributionswill continue on a significant upward trajectory.

In Fiscal Year 2024, BUs operating expenses were 2.5 billion, while operating revenues were 2.6 billion; the universitys net assets grew 5.4 percent, to 5.96 billion;and theendowment increased by 387 million and now exceeds 3.5 billion. More information may be found in the 2024 Annual Report.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as deputy leader for the External Affairs division, supporting strategic execution across all major functions.
• Convene and align multifunctional communications and marketing teams to a unified strategic vision.
• Facilitate and support a comprehensive reorganization, embedding new priorities and modern best practices.
• Cultivate collaboration between internal teams and external partners, fostering a culture of cohesion, service, and agility.
• Mentor and partner with school and unit communicators to support and integrate communications and marketing practices across the campus.
• Partner with university leadership on budgetary planning and resource reallocation in support of the communications transformation.
• Represent the communications division in executive-level initiatives across the university.
• Interface with a variety of university leaders to provide strategic expertise and ensure External Affairs teams are cohesively deployed to help leverage and amplify opportunities and mitigate risks across campus.

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years of senior-level experience leading strategic communications or marketing in a complex institution or organization
• Demonstrated success in managing organizational change, restructuring teams, and integrating strategic functions
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and align diverse teams
• Strong background in talent development and operational strategy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communications and language skills
• Strategic thinker and integrator, able to translate vision into action
• Skilled collaborator and influencer across disciplines and leadership levels
• Adaptable leader with experience in high-pressure, mission-driven environments
• Deep commitment to higher education and institutional mission

Compensation and Logistics

• Compensation for this executive leadership position will be commensurate with experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

The public affairs specialist plays a crucial role in the supervision and administration of Army public affairs programs.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Researching, preparing, and disseminating news releases, articles, web-based material, and photographs for use in military and civilian news media
• Gathering information for military news programs and publications within your unit and around the Army
• Developing ideas for news articles and arranging and conducting interviews
• Writing news releases, feature articles, and editorials

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• 17 years old or older; legally authorized to work in the United States
• Background check required

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Additional benefits include:

• Up to $40,000 dollar sign on bonus and/or $5,000 Student Loan Repayment
• Up to 86,536 to go to college AFTER service, which can be used by you or split among your immediate family members (if you choose to transfer this benefit to them)
• Free housing (or rent paid directly) and utilities 100 percent covered for you and your family
• Free Medical and Dental for you and your family
• 30 days paid vacation each year
• Free Travel

The Army Public Affairs Specialist participates in and assists with the supervision and administration of Army public affairs programs primarily through news releases, articles, web-based material and photographs for use in military and civilian news media.

• Research and prepare news releases, articles, web-based material and photographs on Army personnel and activities
• Conduct research to gather information for military news programs and publications within your unit and around the Army

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop ideas for news articles and write engaging content
2. Conduct interviews with key individuals to gather information and insights

• Must be a U.S. citizen or hold at least a green card
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• No major medical issues or law violations

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Free housing and utilities
• Medical and dental care for you and your family
• 30 days paid vacation each year
• Travel opportunities
• Education benefits, including full-tuition scholarships and stipends

As a Public Affairs Specialist, you will receive 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, which includes both classroom and field instruction. You will learn skills such as:

• News writing and research
• Photography and photojournalism
• Public speaking and presentation
• Media relations and outreach

Position Summary: Supports Tulane athletics programs and external departments to promote and enhance, through media, public relations, web and social media, the image of the Tulane University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Serves as contact for select Tulane sports for comprehensive integrated communications and marketing strategies which utilize communications tools, with special attention to media relations, public relations, social media and web communications. The successful candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, a good communicator and possess the ability to handle numerous assignments in a timely manner with the flexibility to adjust to unscheduled developments involving immediate attention. Must be proficient in writing, media protocol, public relations and social media.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Function: Promote and Enhance the Image of Tulane Athletics - Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director, Athletics Communications, market, publicize and promote Tulane athletics and its events through news releases, feature stories, emails, web communications, social media, and phone calls with the goal of increasing positive exposure for Tulane; and serves as the primary contact for womens basketball and handles media relations duties (requests, interview schedules, etc.) for the athletics administration, womens basketball and other sports as assigned. (30%)

2. Function: Maintain Website, Social Platforms and Departmental Communication Pieces - Assist with the content on TulaneGreenWave.com, working to develop and improve overall content of the site regularly; assist in the maintenance and daily updating of the overall site including statistics, bios and stories; create graphics and generate fresh content for web, social media and digital uses; and gather photos for website and various communications/social platforms. (30%)

3. Function: Media Relations Operations - Coordinate and oversee media relations for all home and away contests and events for assigned sports including press conferences, photos days and media days; and develop relationships with and serve as the sports contact with local and national media outlets. (20%)

4. Function: Publications Production - Assist and manage production (writing, editing, design) of publications including game programs, the main athletics website, annual reports, etc.; work in conjunction with the Creative Services team on production of digital assets for social media and the web; and assists in maintaining departmental media archives, including statistics, photographs, clips, and releases. (15%)

5. Function: Other Duties - Performs other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description. (5%)

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• 1 year media relations/communications experience
• Experience with social and digital media

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 7 years media relations/communications experience
• Experience with social and digital media

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, student athletes and vendors
• Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated
• Strong organizational, management and leadership skills
• Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and social media
• Proven ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• Available to work flexible work schedule including nights and weekends
• Travel with sport teams for away contests
• Through knowledge of NCAA and American Conference rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience at the Division I intercollegiate level
• Familiarity with game operations duties and responsibility

NCAA Related:

Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Departments efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary. Reports potential rules violations immediately. Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to apply for IRC32890 via the Tulane University employment website ( ). The position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with relevant staff to promote and develop messaging and associated Advancing Justice - AAJC story ideas

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Organizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nations capital fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement.

Based in Washington, DC, Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliation. With our affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal and independent partners, operate under one name, and strive to speak with one unified and powerful voice to promote justice, empower our communities, bring local and national constituents together, and strengthen our multiracial democracy.

Title: Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Reports to: Vice President (VP) ofStrategic Communications and External Engagement

Term: Immediately

Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week

Salary: $85,000-$95,000

Location: Washington, D.C.

This is a unionized organization, and this position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Position Description: The Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and External Engagement will be responsible for aspects of strategic communications, including reframing complex AAJC policy, legal, and advocacy advancements into relatable messages and stories about their transformative effect on the lives of vulnerable people. Through change narrative, the Assistant Director will effectively shift the focus from the process employed to its ultimate impact on the individuals and the communities AAJC and its partners serve.

The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with relevant staff to identify AAJC initiatives to promote, develop messaging and associated story ideas featuring compelling impacted persons experiences, and help determine the best format and the most effective media channels through which to convey them.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Act as a thought partner to the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement to support and implement plans and ideas for AAJC and its various initiatives.
• Serve as a senior-level mentor and a bridge-builder for AAJC, ensuring collaboration between departments and strengthening partnerships with affiliates and key external partners.
• In collaboration with the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement, coordinate with local partner grantees, affiliate organizations, and coalition partners to effectively raise AAJCs voice.
• Supervise the Digital Engagement Associate and collaborate with other members of the strategic communications staff to identify tasks and issue messaging through relevant communications channels.
• Advance new ideas and innovations that align with AAJCs mission and strategic plan.

Direct Responsibilities

Narrative Change/Storytelling:

• Develop strategies and ideas for soliciting stories from impacted individuals and collaborate with Policy & Program teams to develop storyline content for each issue area.
• Craft compelling narratives and editorial content about issues AAJC and its partners are addressing, highlight progress achieved toward them, and issue inspirational calls to action.
• Work with department teams to develop storyline content and products from impacted individuals who share their story with AAJC.
• Conduct narrative training for AAJC staff and partners to utilize with different audiences, including impacted individuals.
• Contribute ideas and craft stories, ways to repurpose existing content through storytelling.
• Develop narrative change press strategy with the Media Relations Associate.

Messaging Development:

• Develop message guidance for AAJC, advocates, and its partner network.
• Lead or assist with research, writing, copy editing, and development of communications content like eblasts, blogs, press releases, newsletters, talking points, and campaign reports.
• Organize virtual webinars or in-person briefings for messaging and storytelling and produce reports for internal and external interested stakeholders as needed.
• Develop communication strategies and multi-channel communication campaigns that optimize engagement with identified audiences.
• Prepare speeches, talking points, executive presentations, press releases, elevator pitches, and other supporting material as needed.

Communications Strategy:

• Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing AAJC reach and brand-building initiatives.
• Assist the VP of Strategic Communications and External Engagement with day-to-day operations including budgeting; staff recruitment, management, and development; and managing consultants and vendors.
• Collaborate with AAJCs policy and communications teams, and its partner network, to develop persuasive visual and written content, and media-pitch ideas.
• Support and inform the design and development of content, executive and senior-level communications, and events and convenings.
• Develop Key Performance Metrics to track effectiveness of various outreach efforts quarterly with a goal of strengthening and improving them.
• Provide recommendations for new tools, products, or opportunities to present or think about AAJCs work.
• Collaborate across all AAJC teams to forward AAJCs various efforts.
• Provide creative solutions to communication challenges raised by AAJC staff and teams.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with the development team and provide impactful, meaningful stories and content for donor communications (newsletters, special and annual reports, social/other media, etc.).
• Co-plan and support annual fundraising efforts, including AAJCs signature fundraising event.
• Attend meetings with and provide ideas for prospects/donors as requested.

General AAJC Roles

• Live and exhibit the Values of AAJC, by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates, and community partners.
• Contribute to, establish, and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented.
• Participate in and lead decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their area.
• Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities.
• Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.
• Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors meetings as requested.
• Be available totravel and work evenings and weekends as requested.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree required.
• At least eight years of professional experience in a mission-driven, social impact, non-profit, philanthropy, and/or communications field.
• Ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment is required.
• Experience managing communications resources, including internal and external relationships, vendors, and agencies.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and execution; messaging strategy; public affairs and public relations; content development; writing and editing; project management; presentation development; vendor relations; and budget management.
• Experience supervising and managing staff members.
• Experience with and knowledge of Asian American, civil and/or human rights issues desired.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Possess a passion for storytelling on a multitude of civil rights issues and through a variety of communications products.
• Ability to frame and articulate messages to the media.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong outreach, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across diverse groups and various sectors.
• Strong project and process management, including planning and coordinating skills.
• Ability to train and facilitate conversations with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow through.
• Self-starter, able to take initiative and work independently.
• Knowledgeable in communications tools and channels to amplify and promote AAJC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, WordPress, social and other media platforms.

Application Process

Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references (well only contact for finalist) to Hiring Manager at or 1620 L Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036. Applications with all four items will be considered.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is an equal opportunity employer.

Supports Tulane athletics programs and external departments to promote and enhance, through media, public relations, web, and social media, the image of the Tulane University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Serves as contact for select Tulan Director, Communication, Strategic, Assistant, Communications, Social Media, Education, Business Services