Senior Director of Communications & Media Strategy

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications to lead the communications and media relations team and advance the organization’s mission. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to manage editorial workflows and crisis protocols.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, implement storytelling strategies across channels, and measure reach and impact to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in related fields.
• 7–10 years in communications and media relations.
• 3–5 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving in humanitarian contexts.
• Ability to travel internationally for field supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee communications and media relations team.
• Lead execution of strategic communications, storytelling.
• Coordinate with executive team to address challenges.
• Develop crisis response protocols and statements.
• Engage internal teams to align messaging.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluations.
• Report on progress and impact metrics.
• Represent IDEA in external events.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Communication

Media Relations

Crisis Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in international development/economics/sociology

Job description

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications to lead the communications and media relations team and advance the organization’s mission. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to manage editorial workflows and crisis protocols.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, implement storytelling strategies across channels, and measure reach and impact to inform decisions.