Global Communications Strategist

ijm; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Communications Manager to lead messaging strategy that translates IJM's work into clear, compelling marketing communications for broad audiences.

The role collaborates with Global Programs, Revenue Resources, and Global Marketing Communications to define content strategy and develop repeatable messages for priority audiences, campaigns, and media. It is hybrid in DC or remote for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications or related roles.
• Experience developing messaging for multiple audience profiles, including mass audiences, donors, institutional partners, media, and senior leaders.
• Experience working across cultures and functions with program experts, regional teams, communications partners, and senior leaders.
• Strong strategic communications and messaging architecture skills with ability to develop repeatable frameworks and reusable content assets.
• Advanced writing, editing, and editorial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize messaging strategies that align programmatic evidence, organizational priorities, and IJM's Brand Platform.
• Lead mass audience positioning for key portfolios and translate programmatic truths into clear external messages.
• Create and maintain messages, frameworks, and content adaptable across audiences, platforms, and uses.
• Ensure communications are accurate, survivor-centered, and aligned with brand and ethical storytelling standards.
• Coordinate with program, regional, marketing, fundraising, and media teams to align communications.

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, writing, marketing, journalism, English, nonprofit management, or related field

7+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing communications, campaign communications, content strategy, brand messaging, or related roles

Job description

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Communications Manager to lead messaging strategy that translates IJM's work into clear, compelling marketing communications for broad audiences.

The role collaborates with Global Programs, Revenue Resources, and Global Marketing Communications to define content strategy and develop repeatable messages for priority audiences, campaigns, and media. It is hybrid in DC or remote for non-local candidates.