[Hiring] Head of Strategic Communications @NewPublic.org

Role Description

We are seeking a Head of Strategic Communications to join our team. In this role, you will be part of our efforts to shape the next wave of social technologies by helping people understand our work, where we’re headed, and what is possible in a world of prosocial tech.

• Own our communications strategy, brand, and narrative.
• Switch between high-level strategy and detailed execution.
• Work with philanthropic funders and product builders.
• Write, produce, and ship communications content yourself.

Key Responsibilities

• Define priority audiences and what we want each to understand and do.
• Develop our core narrative and messaging framework.
• Support fundraising efforts and drive funder-facing marketing.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the executive team on positioning and reputation.
• Help build our leaders' public profiles through various channels.
• Lead strategy and output for social media and communications.
• Build relationships with reporters and secure media placements.
• Drive opportunistic campaigns and rapid-response moments.
• Partner on launches and big moments.
• Define success metrics and adjust strategies based on data.

Qualifications

• Belief in our mission and a point of view on how communications can change perceptions of technology.
• Ability to tell a hopeful story about the future of social media.
• 8+ years in communications, ideally in tech, philanthropy, or mission-driven organizations.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience pitching and working with press.
• Strong communications judgment.
• Experience building and growing social media and newsletter audiences.
• Current view of the media landscape.
• Fluency in AI and experience with AI-assisted workflows.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to prioritize.

Requirements

• Nice to have: relationships with reporters covering tech, philanthropy, or civic life.
• Experience at a startup or small nonprofit.
• Design sense and comfort with tools like Canva or Figma.

Benefits

• Location: United States or Canada (fully remote).
• Compensation: $165,000 - $215,000 USD per year.
• This is a full-time position.

Process

• Submission: Submit your application using the “Apply here” link below.
• First Interview: Candidates will be contacted for Round 1 interviews.
• Second Interview: Selected candidates will move forward to Round 2 interviews.
• Assignment: Selected candidates will complete an assignment for $250 via Tango gift-card.
• Final Interview: Finalist candidates will have a conversation with Eli Pariser.
• Reference Check: Contact information for three professional references will be requested.
• Offer: An offer will be extended to the best-aligned candidate.