Global Chief of Media Relations & Executive Communications

TAPP Film; United States; Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Ford Foundation seeks a Head of Media Relations and Executive Communications to lead proactive press strategy and executive positioning in support of its mission. The role drives brand amplification, narrative development, and strategic media engagement across global outlets.

You will craft plans, mentor spokespeople, draft op-eds, manage budgets, and align with international and US program leadership in a high-impact, hybrid-New York setting.

Qualifications

• Eight years+ in strategic communications, nonprofit/public sector preferred.
• Experience advising executive leadership in PR or public affairs.
• Strong planning, message development, media relations, and issue management.
• Ability to balance executive objectives with day-to-day media duties.
• Familiarity with US and global media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual media plans and coordinate partnerships.
• Build relationships with domestic and international media to secure coverage for leaders and the foundation.
• Pitch and place stories to raise Ford Foundation’s profile.
• Respond to media inquiries with External Affairs team.
• Write and disseminate press releases for grants and news.
• Draft op-eds and prepare spokespeople for interviews and speeches.
• Design media training plans for foundation spokespeople.
• Align with VP offices on strategies for international and US programs.
• Oversee media relations budget and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with Creative, Engagement, and Insights teams to amplify results.
• Educate staff on media outcomes and performance metrics.

Skills

Media relations

Executive communications

Strategic communications

Media training

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Media tracking platforms

Job description

Ford Foundation seeks a Head of Media Relations and Executive Communications to lead proactive press strategy and executive positioning in support of its mission. The role drives brand amplification, narrative development, and strategic media engagement across global outlets.

You will craft plans, mentor spokespeople, draft op-eds, manage budgets, and align with international and US program leadership in a high-impact, hybrid-New York setting.