Communications Lead

Freelancingforgood; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Communications Lead to develop a communications strategy and manage media outreach. The ideal candidate will have experience in nonprofit advocacy or journalism, strong writing skills, and the ability to translate complex issues. This is a full-time remote position offering a salary range of $80,000 – $150,000 per year. Applications close on November 15th.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit advocacy, journalism, or similar fields.
• Proven track record of successful media placements.
• Excellent writing skills to convey complex ideas.
• Familiarity with AI companies and technology policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a communications strategy.
• Write and manage web copy, press releases, and social media.
• Manage journalist outreach and pitch stories.
• Translate complex issues into accessible content.

Skills

Experience in communications

Strong writing skills

Social media strategy

Journalist outreach

Technical policy issues communication

Job description

The Midas Project is looking for a Communications Lead.

Overview:

• Full-time position
• Language: English
• Location: Anywhere (Remote)
• Salary: $80,000 – $150,000 per year
• Applications closing: 15th November

Job Description

You’ll be our primary voice translating investigations and watchdog work into narratives that resonate with journalists, policymakers, and the public. You’ll manage most external communications — from report launches to social media — ensuring our evidence-based work cuts through the noise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a communications strategy for major releases and ongoing research activities
• Write and edit web copy, blog posts, press releases, and manage social media presence with a professional but direct tone
• Manage journalist outreach and media relationships, pitching stories to major publications
• Translate complex technical and policy issues into accessible, newsworthy content
• Draft op-eds, public statements, and coalition letters

Role Requirements

Desired qualifications

• Experience in communications, nonprofit advocacy, journalism, or similar fields
• Proven track record of successful journalist outreach and media placements
• Excellent writing skills
• Familiarity with major AI companies, technology risks, policy debates, and safety issues
• Experience with social media strategy and audience engagement
• Ability to make technical policy issues compelling without sensationalising
• Comfortable working independently in a lean organisation

Bonus qualifications

• Experience with corporate accountability campaigns
• Background in science or technology communications
• Existing relationships with reporters covering AI
• Experience in fast-paced, mission-driven environments

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please fill in the application form.

We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and plan to close our current hiring round by November 15th. If you are interested, we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible.