Communications Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Build and manage the organization’s thought leadership program, including executive communications for the CEO and strategies to expand speaking opportunities for senior leaders
• Develop and manage the organization’s awards strategy and calendar, including recommendations for prioritization and budget allocation
• Develop and manage the organization’s global speaking strategy and calendar, identifying high-impact opportunities across sectors that expand CCDH’s visibility and influence
• Manage and write speaker proposals, award nominations, and related submissions for the CEO and senior leaders
• Partner with the CEO and senior leaders to develop speeches, remarks, talking points, and other executive communications
• Write and place op-eds, with a focus on reaching new audiences and shaping mainstream conversations
• Support the broader team’s media outreach and management in high-profile moments when necessary
• Coach staff and senior leaders on public speaking, messaging, and presentation for external engagements

Person Specification

• 5–7+ years of experience in executive communications and thought leadership, with a genuine passion for the field and a demonstrated commitment to securing high-profile speaking, media, and thought leadership opportunities for senior leaders
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to draft high-quality first-person content that authentically reflects the voice, tone, and communication style of different senior leaders. Experience securing and pitching external opportunities, including speaking engagements, op-eds, awards, and podcasts
• Comfortable working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues across teams, board members, funders, and program leaders, to identify, develop, and amplify thought leadership opportunities

Desirable

• Agency experience is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the technology policy, digital rights, public interest, nonprofit, or philanthropic landscapes
• Experience working across international markets, with an understanding of how speaking opportunities, media, and thought leadership differ across regions
• Background in rapid-response or campaign environments, where timing and relevance are critical

Competitive Salary Package

• Competitive salary package, along with a genuine commitment to pay equity
• 20 days of annual leave, plus federal holidays — and an extra day off for your birthday
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year, so you can properly switch off
• Paid sick leave, so you can rest when you need to
• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance — no cost to you, through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
• 401(k) matching up to 6%, helping you invest in your long-term future
• $3,000 annual training budget (prorated based on start date) to support your growth
• Mental health support through Spill, because wellbeing matters
• Equipment budget to make sure you’re set up to do your best work