Director, Executive Communications & Thought Leadership

Common Sense Media; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Sense Media in San Francisco seeks a Director of Executive Communications to lead messaging for the Founder & CEO and the executive leadership team. This role shapes strategic communications and elevates visibility across internal and external audiences.

The position requires 8+ years of senior communications leadership, exceptional writing, and a proven ability to secure high-profile opportunities, media placements, and thought leadership across national and global scales.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior-level communications leadership experience, in-house or agency.
• Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills with broad stakeholder engagement.
• Proven success developing strategic communications at national or global level with measurable results.
• Strong relationships with top-tier media and high-impact placements.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and multimedia content skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive thought leadership initiatives for the Founder & CEO and leadership team.
• Draft speeches, talking points, op-eds, testimony, and interviews ensuring consistent messaging.
• Coordinate communications workflows and prepare for high-profile engagements.
• Build relationships with conference organizers, media, universities, and partners.

Skills

Senior-level communications leadership

Verbal/written/presentation skills

Strategic communications plans

Media relationships

Executive messaging

Content development

Job description

Common Sense Media in San Francisco seeks a Director of Executive Communications to lead messaging for the Founder & CEO and the executive leadership team. This role shapes strategic communications and elevates visibility across internal and external audiences.

The position requires 8+ years of senior communications leadership, exceptional writing, and a proven ability to secure high-profile opportunities, media placements, and thought leadership across national and global scales.