Global Executive Communications Lead

Social Impact Guide; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Human Rights Watch in New York seeks a Deputy Director, Executive Communications to partner with global leadership and shape executive visibility, narrative, and public engagement across priority issues. Reporting to the Global Communications Director in London, the role leads strategy for executive message development, media opportunities, and social media support, coordinating with HRW teams worldwide.

This fixed-term, three-year, full-time post requires office presence in New York at least

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editorial leadership across formats.
• Strategic judgement, political sensitivity, and fast, accurate decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead an executive communications strategy for HRW's leadership.
• Shape executive voice across media, op-eds, social media, and public engagements.
• Identify and secure platforms and forums for high-impact visibility.
• Coordinate with HRW communications, program, advocacy, and development teams.
• Advise senior leaders on tone, positioning, and influence strategies.
• Prepare leaders for interviews, panels, speeches, and advocacy moments.
• Uphold high editorial standards balancing authenticity and clarity.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Strategic judgement

Executive counsel

Media fluency

Leadership

Adaptability

French language (desirable)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Human Rights Watch in New York seeks a Deputy Director, Executive Communications to partner with global leadership and shape executive visibility, narrative, and public engagement across priority issues. Reporting to the Global Communications Director in London, the role leads strategy for executive message development, media opportunities, and social media support, coordinating with HRW teams worldwide.

This fixed-term, three-year, full-time post requires office presence in New York at least