Strategic Communications Director — National Music

New Music USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Generous benefits package

Job summary

New Music USA is seeking a Communications Director to lead a comprehensive strategy promoting grantmaking, media, and development goals across the United States. The role manages editorial content for NewMusicBox and Counterstream Radio, guides online presence, and collaborates with the development team on campaigns and events.

The role reports to the President/CEO, supervises communications staff, and shapes the organization’s public voice during a period of transition and organizational change.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in nonprofit communications or related field.
• Proven ability to craft messages for multiple platforms (print, digital, social).
• Strong editing, writing, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads a comprehensive communications strategy for the organization.
• Oversees brand strategy across print, digital, and social channels.
• Manages editorial and distribution for newsletters and online platforms (NewMusicBox, Counterstream).
• Leads media relations, press materials, and external communications campaigns.
• Oversees communications staff and budget; supports development and fundraising goals.

Skills

Public relations

Digital storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Editing/proofreading

Strategic branding

Team leadership

Tools

CRM systems

Web/digital platforms

Job description

New Music USA is seeking a Communications Director to lead a comprehensive strategy promoting grantmaking, media, and development goals across the United States. The role manages editorial content for NewMusicBox and Counterstream Radio, guides online presence, and collaborates with the development team on campaigns and events.

The role reports to the President/CEO, supervises communications staff, and shapes the organization’s public voice during a period of transition and organizational change.