Senior Corporate Communications Strategist

NPR; Washington; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

NPR is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications to lead institutional communications across NPR’s audience of listeners, member stations, donors, and policymakers. This role reports to the VP, Communications and shapes strategy, messaging, and executive visibility for major organizational initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and strong writer, able to drive messaging across departments, manage sensitive issues, and mentor a growing communications team in a

Qualifications

• Seven+ years in corporate/ executive communications or strategic communications.
• Experience leading communications for complex organizations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and messaging skills.
• Experience supporting senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate communications strategies to strengthen NPR’s reputation.
• Drive executive communications, messaging, briefing materials, and speeches.
• Oversee corporate media relations and proactive outreach for priority initiatives.
• Collaborate across NPR teams to align messaging and schedule executive appearances.
• Coach and develop staff; foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Writing skills

Executive presence

Relationship building

Leadership

Judgment under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

NPR is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications to lead institutional communications across NPR’s audience of listeners, member stations, donors, and policymakers. This role reports to the VP, Communications and shapes strategy, messaging, and executive visibility for major organizational initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and strong writer, able to drive messaging across departments, manage sensitive issues, and mentor a growing communications team in a