Chief Communications Officer & Public Affairs

Operation HOPE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization seeks a Chief Communications Officer & Public Affairs to shape the narrative for the founder. This strategic role demands 12–20+ years of experience in communications and PR, strong media relationships, and exceptional editorial judgment. Responsibilities include leading messaging strategies, securing media placements, and ensuring brand alignment. The position offers the chance to influence a national economic narrative with significant cultural impact. Flexible U.S. location. Apply at [e-mail] and [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 12–20+ years of experience in strategic communications or high-level PR.
• Experience supporting a high-profile CEO or public figure.
• Strong relationships across business and culturally specific media.
• Outstanding writing and editorial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead narrative and messaging strategy across Operation HOPE and BG Ventures.
• Secure and manage media placements across various outlets.
• Proactively activate local media tied to HOPE City travel.
• Oversee podcasts, editorial content, and digital storytelling.
• Ensure message discipline, brand alignment, and reputational risk management.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Exceptional writing and editorial judgment

Relationship building with media

Job description

Chief Communications Officer & Public Affairs

Operation HOPE is a leading global provider of financial dignity education and economic empowerment programs for low‑income or moderate‑income individuals and families in underserved communities. Since 1992, Operation HOPE has served over 4 million individuals and directed more than $4 billion in private capital to low‑wealth communities. The organization offers services such as homeownership counseling, credit and money management counseling, small business empowerment programs, and youth entrepreneurship training.

Company Description

Operation HOPE is a leading global provider of financial dignity education and economic empowerment programs for low‑income or moderate‑income individuals and families in underserved communities. Since 1992, Operation HOPE has served over 4 million individuals and directed more than $4 billion in private capital to low‑wealth communities. The organization offers services such as homeownership counseling, credit and money management counseling, small business empowerment programs, and youth entrepreneurship training.

Role Description

Head of Communications & Public Affairs

John Hope Bryant | Operation HOPE | BG Digital Media | BG Ventures

Location: Flexible / U.S.-based

Reports to: Kevin Boucher

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We are seeking a senior communications leader to serve as Head of Communications & Public Affairs for John Hope Bryant, founder of Operation HOPE and a nationally recognized voice on inclusive capitalism, financial literacy, and economic mobility.

This role is responsible for shaping, protecting, and scaling John Hope Bryant’s public narrative across global, national, and local platforms—spanning business media, mainstream and lifestyle publications, culturally specific outlets, and local media in “HOPE Cities” across the country.

This is not a press coordinator role. It is a strategic leadership position for a seasoned communications executive with strong judgment, editorial instincts, and the ability to operate at both national and grassroots levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead narrative and messaging strategy across Operation HOPE, BG Digital Media, and BG Ventures
• Secure and manage media placements across:
• Business and financial media (e.g., CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ)
• Mainstream and lifestyle outlets (e.g., Esquire, GQ, major podcasts)
• Minority‑facing and community media
• Local and regional media tied to HOPE City travel and programming
• Proactively activate local media (TV, radio, business journals) in advance of city visits
• Oversee first‑person content platforms including podcasts, editorial, and digital storytelling
• Ensure message discipline, brand alignment, and reputational risk management

Ideal Candidate

• 12–20+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or high‑level PR
• Experience supporting a high‑profile CEO, founder, or public figure
• Strong relationships across business, mainstream, and culturally specific media
• Exceptional writing and editorial judgment
• Comfortable advising senior leadership in fast‑moving, high‑visibility environments

This role offers a rare opportunity to help shape a national economic narrative with real cultural, civic, and market impact.

To apply or inquire: [e-mail] and [e-mail]