Director, Strategic Communications, Dalio Family Office, Westport

And Simple ApS; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dalio Family Office is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications to develop, edit and manage written, audio and video content across channels for the DFO and Dalio Philanthropies, setting editorial voice and leading campaigns.

The role supports executive communications and thought leadership, coordinating with SMEs and leadership to ensure alignment with brand standards and audience needs; regular in-office presence in NYC or Westport CT is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in editorial, publishing, or communications roles.
• Familiar with AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or similar.
• Experience supporting executive communications and thought leadership.
• Experience managing team members or agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Editorial leadership: oversee internal and external communications and set voice and style.
• Content development: work with SMEs and executives to write, edit and campaign.
• Strategic communications support: advise on content strategies and public materials.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Storytelling

Editorial leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, English, Publishing, PR or related

Job description

The Dalio Family Office is hiring a Director of Strategic Communications to develop, edit and manage written, audio and video content across channels for the DFO and Dalio Philanthropies, working with the Head of Communications and leadership. The role sets editorial voice and style guides, leads content development and campaigns, and supports executive communications and thought leadership.

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

The Strategic Communications Director develops, edits, and manages high-quality written, audio, and video content across multiple channels. This role establishes and helps execute strategic communications, ensuring materials align with organizational goals, brand standards, editorial guidelines, and audience interests. Regular in-office presence in either NYC or Westport, CT is required.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Editorial Leadership: oversee internal and external communications; establish editorial voice and style guides; provide substantive, copy and line editing across formats
• Content Development: partner with SMEs, executives and agencies; research, write and edit for diverse audiences; develop campaigns; repurpose content across channels
• Strategic Communications Support: support executive communications; contribute to content strategies; provide editorial guidance for public-facing materials

Ideal candidate

• Experience in publishing, media, communications, philanthropy, financial services, or mission-driven organizations
• Familiarity with AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, or similar
• Experience supporting executive communications and thought leadership
• Track record managing team members and/or agency partners

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in editorial, publishing, communications, content strategy, or related roles
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling
• Experience managing content from development through publication
• Bachelor's in Journalism, Communications, English, Publishing, PR, Marketing, or related
• Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the year

Compensation: $250,000–$325,000 (inclusive of merit-based bonus) plus excellent benefits. No immigration sponsorship.