Senior Brand & Communications Leader

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid sick leave

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development resources

Job summary

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors seeks a Senior Director of Brand & Communications to shape and steward the organization's voice, brand and narrative across all channels, advancing its justice-centered philanthropy mission worldwide.

Reporting to the Co-CEOs, this role leads strategy, media relations, digital storytelling and internal communications, guiding leadership messaging and partnerships to elevate visibility, credibility, and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, marketing or PR.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Senior-level experience developing and executing communications strategies in nonprofit/philanthropy.
• Strong understanding of social justice, equity-focused language and narrative change.
• Track record managing media relationships, digital platforms, and brand systems.
• Familiarity with philanthropy audiences and donor/stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop a communications and branding strategy aligned with mission and plan.
• Partner with leadership to ensure cohesive messaging across channels.
• Center justice and equity in voice, brand, and narrative.
• Align messages with donor development and partnerships.
• Elevate thought leadership and executive visibility.
• Provide strategic counsel on messaging and public speaking.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Strategic communications

Media relations

Digital strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors seeks a Senior Director of Brand & Communications to shape and steward the organization's voice, brand and narrative across all channels, advancing its justice-centered philanthropy mission worldwide.

Reporting to the Co-CEOs, this role leads strategy, media relations, digital storytelling and internal communications, guiding leadership messaging and partnerships to elevate visibility, credibility, and impact.