Director of Communications & Public Engagement

Oversight Board UK; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% pension contribution

Parental leave policy

Comprehensive health coverage

Life assurance and income protection

Childcare subsidy

Home working and commuting allowance

Training allowance

Study leave days

Annual leave 22 days plus carryover

Recharge days

Personal vacation days

Job summary

The Oversight Board Administration is seeking a senior communications leader to shape external messaging, secure impactful media coverage, and manage reputational issues across global time zones. You will advise Board Members, craft strategic narratives, and lead engagement plans for major events and campaigns.

With extensive networks in technology and human rights, you will work cross-functionally to distill complex case decisions into clear, compelling stories and external communications

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to cultivate relationships with influential media outlets and journalists.
• Ability to write high-quality, fact-checked materials (news releases, op-eds, briefings).
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including handling sensitive reputational issues.
• Experience working with Executives, providing briefs and staffing engagements.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and organizing events (press briefings, roundtables, webinars).
• Strong networks in technology, human rights or related field; understanding of policy debates on AI and its societal impact.

Responsibilities

• Engage proactively with media outlets to secure high-impact coverage.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, industry representatives, civil society and government stakeholders.
• Develop and execute public engagement plans for events and campaigns.
• Create written materials to support external communications (news releases, talking points, briefing notes).
• Counsel Board Members ahead of media engagements and provide support at key events.
• Manage reputational issues with clear guidance and internal escalation.
• Craft strategic messaging, op-eds, blogs and policy papers for thought leadership.
• Collaborate with content policy staff to develop external narratives around case decisions.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Executive briefing

Stakeholder engagement

Journalist networking

Policy awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong written communication

Public speaking

Job description

The Oversight Board Administration is seeking a senior communications leader to shape external messaging, secure impactful media coverage, and manage reputational issues across global time zones. You will advise Board Members, craft strategic narratives, and lead engagement plans for major events and campaigns.

With extensive networks in technology and human rights, you will work cross-functionally to distill complex case decisions into clear, compelling stories and external communications