Remote Global Programs Communications Lead

International Justice Mission; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Monthly commuter and parking benefits

Retirement benefit options

Paid leave starting at 23 days

12 holidays

Spiritual formation resources

Staff care resources

Job summary

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Communications Manager to lead messaging strategy for Global Programs, translating evidence into compelling content for mass audiences. The role partners with Global Programs, Revenue Resources, and Global Marketing Communications to develop reusable assets and messaging frameworks.

You will manage end-to-end messaging for priority program areas, ensuring survivor-centered storytelling, cultural sensitivity, and brand alignment across platforms,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing communications, campaign communications, content strategy, brand messaging, or related roles.
• Experience developing messaging for multiple audience profiles, including mass audiences, major donors, institutional partners, media, and senior leaders.
• Experience working across cultures and functions with program experts, regional teams, communications partners, and senior leaders.
• 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 sensitive program areas and translate complex information into clear, compelling external communications.
• Create and maintain key messages, messaging frameworks, and authoritative content adaptable across audiences and platforms.
• Coordinate with program, regional, marketing, fundraising, and media teams to ensure consistent adoption of approved messages.
• Lead end-to-end messaging development for priority program areas, aligning with evidence and brand standards.
• Lead and participate in sessions to clarify communications challenges and establish audience priorities.
• Provide strategic editorial guidance to partners on audience relevance, message hierarchy, and cultural context.

Skills

Strategic communications

Messaging architecture

Mass audience messaging

Cross-cultural collaboration

Editing/writing

Content strategy

Stakeholder alignment

Education

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

Job description

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Communications Manager to lead messaging strategy for Global Programs, translating evidence into compelling content for mass audiences. The role partners with Global Programs, Revenue Resources, and Global Marketing Communications to develop reusable assets and messaging frameworks.

You will manage end-to-end messaging for priority program areas, ensuring survivor-centered storytelling, cultural sensitivity, and brand alignment across platforms,