Senior Communications Editor & Executive Writer (4‑Day Week)

David Suzuki Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Hybrid work opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

The David Suzuki Foundation is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Specialist, Editorial and Executive to lead writing, editing and strategic messaging across DSF channels. The role partners with senior leadership and multiple teams to ensure consistent voice, brand integrity and impactful content.

Responsibilities include editing diverse materials, driving editorial standards, ghostwriting for the Executive Director, shaping communications plans, and managing media relations to advance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications.
• Track record of leading national initiatives and producing high‑impact content as a writer, editor or producer.
• Exceptional writing skills, capable of simplifying complex issues for diverse audiences.
• Experience implementing editorial standards and protocols.
• Strong media relations skills, including securing placements and handling inquiries.
• Experience in executive communications, crisis communications and brand management.
• Experience in non‑profit, community or government communications working with diverse stakeholders; Indigenous relations experience is an asset.
• Proven ability to develop and execute communications plans.

Responsibilities

• Edit and review cross-organizational content, including technical reports, media releases, briefing notes, letters, articles and op-eds, digital content, etc.
• Coach staff to continuously improve internal writing quality and capacity.
• Support brand messaging and narrative development aligned with the Foundation's overarching communications strategy.
• Identify, refine, test, and embed key messages across all DSF content.
• Produce hallmark content to position us on environmental and social justice issues and promote key narratives.
• Monitor media for opportunities and risks, sharing insights with the communications team.
• Counsel individuals and teams, providing additional support to communications specialists as needed.
• Draft high-quality media releases, editorials, emails, briefings, web/social content, and ad copy as required.
• Develop public-facing responses to support front-line staff.
• Ghostwrite/edit speeches and memos for the Executive Director and Leadership team.
• Pitch news stories/op-eds, cultivate journalist relationships and manage media inquiries.
• Support the Executive Director's social media strategy and content.

Skills

Strategic comms

Writer/editor

Media relations

Editorial standards

Executive comms

Non-profit comms

Communications strategy

Job description

The David Suzuki Foundation is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Specialist, Editorial and Executive to lead writing, editing and strategic messaging across DSF channels. The role partners with senior leadership and multiple teams to ensure consistent voice, brand integrity and impactful content.

Responsibilities include editing diverse materials, driving editorial standards, ghostwriting for the Executive Director, shaping communications plans, and managing media relations to advance