Director of Communications & Community Storytelling

United Way of Dane County; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 61,400 - 66,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous vacation and personal leave

Retirement contributions

Work-life balance support

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Madison is seeking a Director of Communications to lead strategic storytelling and media relations. The role involves developing a comprehensive communications strategy, supervising a team, and managing digital content across platforms. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in communications, excellent writing skills, and a strong background in media relations. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The salary range is competitive, with additional benefits to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in communications, media relations, or storytelling.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills supported by a portfolio.
• Strong background in journalism and video production.
• Excellent organizational skills with multitasking capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications and media relations.
• Create a comprehensive digital storytelling strategy.
• Supervise and mentor the communications team.
• Provide media training for staff and community ambassadors.
• Collaborate across departments to align messaging.

Skills

Strategic storytelling

Media relations

Digital media fluency

Project management

Coaching and development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Social media platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Madison is seeking a Director of Communications to lead strategic storytelling and media relations. The role involves developing a comprehensive communications strategy, supervising a team, and managing digital content across platforms. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in communications, excellent writing skills, and a strong background in media relations. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The salary range is competitive, with additional benefits to support work-life balance.