Head of Content Strategy, Communications

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Content Strategy, Communications based in the United States. This is a senior leadership role shaping how mission-driven storytelling is conceived, produced, and distributed across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a comprehensive editorial and content strategy aligned with organizational priorities, campaigns, and advocacy goals.
• Steward and evolve a consistent brand voice, messaging framework, and editorial standards across all communications channels.
• Create and produce high-impact content including articles, reports, newsletters, social media, digital campaigns, and multimedia assets.
• Manage and optimize editorial workflows, content calendars, and publishing operations to ensure consistency, quality, and timeliness.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of writers, digital content specialists, and social media professionals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, program, fundraising, and advocacy teams to translate complex topics into accessible storytelling.
• Oversee digital content performance, including SEO, analytics, audience engagement, and continuous optimization of distribution strategies.
• Ensure editorial integrity through fact-checking, review processes, and adherence to ethical storytelling standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years of senior-level experience leading editorial strategy, content development, or digital communications.
• 3+ years of experience managing and developing creative or communications teams.
• Strong editorial judgment with exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to design and implement content strategies, brand messaging systems, and editorial governance frameworks.
• Experience translating complex policy, legal, research, or advocacy topics into accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with experience managing editorial workflows and content pipelines.
• Proficiency with CMS platforms, digital analytics tools, SEO best practices, and multi-channel publishing.
• Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or mission-driven communications strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven work and the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-impact communications environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with national nonprofit leadership standards and geographic adjustments.
• Fully employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and extended vacation allowances.
• Paid parental leave and long-term sabbatical opportunities after continuous service.
• Retail retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements (subject to management approval).
• Annual professional development funding and remote work support allowance.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact mission-driven communications and advocacy work.