[Hiring] Executive Communications Lead @Wikimedia Foundation
Apr 09, 2025 - Wikimedia Foundation is hiring a remote Executive Communications Lead. 💸 Salary: $110,663 to $170,778. 📍Location: Latin America (LATAM), Europe, USA, UK, Canada, Asia, Australia.
Role Description
The Wikimedia Foundation seeks an experienced strategic communications professional and writer to support communications and a thought leadership strategy for senior leaders and executives at the organization.
This role will be responsible for working with Wikimedia Foundation executives, focusing on product and technology leadership, to:
- Identify new and compelling thought leadership opportunities
- Build narrative platforms that increase awareness and understanding of how Wikipedia works and its value in the world
- Develop communications material for executives, such as briefing documents, talking points, and internal communications
- Support the development of speeches, ghostwriting blogs, and other written materials
- Proactively identify and shape public speaking and media opportunities
The Executive Communications Lead will report to the Chief of Staff/Director of Executive Communications at the Foundation.
This role would be a good fit for a candidate with previous communications experience, including:
- Work with media
- Expertise working with senior leadership in technology
- The ability to work autonomously to develop thought leadership strategy and craft talking points
This role will have broad visibility across the organization, including collaboration with colleagues across media relations, digital media, internal communications, advocacy, and crisis communications.
Qualifications
- Minimum of six years experience working in an editorial, journalism, or communications role
- Strong verbal and written communication, and editing skills
- Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience working with reporters and shaping articles
- Experience working with technical topics and translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives
- Detail-oriented with experience maintaining systems and documentation for projects
- Passion for following news trends and proactively identifying media opportunities
- Comfort working with senior executives and spokespeople
- Strong research skills
Requirements
- A strong, adaptable writer who has experience working with and writing for numerous stakeholders and audiences
- A diplomatic and seasoned collaborator who thrives on co-creation and partnership
- A self-directed professional who enjoys juggling multiple projects and deadlines
- A connector who is enthusiastic about understanding communications needs across departments
Benefits
- Remote-first organization with staff members in 40+ countries
- Competitive and equitable salaries
- Anticipated annual pay range for applicants in the United States: $110,663 to $170,778
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Salary
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$110,663 to $170,778
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Remote
Location
Latin America (LATAM), Europe, USA, UK, Canada, Asia, Australia
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Apr 09, 2025
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| 📍 | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: Latin America (LATAM), Europe, USA, UK, Canada, Asia, Australia |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
