Strategic Director of Communications & Brand

Stimson Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 125 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation days — 15 days annual

Sick days — 10 days

Paid holidays — 13

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending plan

Commuting benefits

Wellness benefits

Education benefits

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Résumé du poste

The Henry L. Stimson Center in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Communications reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs.

This senior leader will drive strategic communications for our mission-driven work, enhance our brand in government, media, policy circles, and academia, and oversee a multi-channel program across web, email, video, events, and press. Qualifications include 8+ years in communications, strong writing and editing skills, experience with WordPress/CRM systems, and

Qualifications

• Track record of nonprofit or policy organization leadership and management experience with progressively increasing communications responsibilities and successes
• Demonstrated success translating nuanced policy issues into clear, accessible content
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaboratively
• Extensive website experience, including custom webpage builds and vendor management
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills
• 8+ years of communications or related experience

Responsabilités

• Design and manage communications plans to promote Stimson's brand and research
• Lead a multi-channel communications program across web, social media, email, video, events and press
• Oversee public event and video production
• Lead digital strategy across Stimson's platforms
• Manage the Communications Department and external vendors
• Maintain and grow Stimson's brand and ambassador network
• Ensure ethics, integrity, and independence in publishing
• Provide tools and training for policy staff to produce accessible research
• Advise programs on communications strategy and audience engagement
• Lead media engagement and develop press materials and briefings
• Train staff to develop press strategies and build media relationships
• Maintain communications infrastructure and data systems for content production
• Lead data-driven measurement of impact and donor-facing reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Connaissances

Nonprofit leadership

Narrative development

Clear communication

Media relations

Strategic communications

Digital strategy

Team leadership

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Outils

WordPress

Elementor

vMix

OBS

Premier

Mailchimp

Salesforce

Airtable

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Description du poste

The Henry L. Stimson Center in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Communications reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs.

This senior leader will drive strategic communications for our mission-driven work, enhance our brand in government, media, policy circles, and academia, and oversee a multi-channel program across web, email, video, events, and press. Qualifications include 8+ years in communications, strong writing and editing skills, experience with WordPress/CRM systems, and