Strategic Media & Public Affairs Leader

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GiveWell is seeking a Senior Communications Officer, Media & Public Affairs to lead how our work is represented in the media and in public conversations. You will set strategy, build trusted relationships with journalists and other influential voices, pursue opportunities that increase understanding of GiveWell’s work, and lead our external response in fast-moving situations.

This role reports to the VP of Communications and will guide a small, growing team.

Responsibilities

• Set GiveWell’s strategy across media, thought‑leader engagement, online communities, public forums and events, and other earned communications opportunities
• Build and maintain high‑trust relationships with journalists, editors, podcast hosts, event organizers, thought leaders, subject‑matter experts, and other influential external stakeholders
• Identify, develop, and pitch substantive stories, event opportunities, and thought‑leadership ideas that extend understanding of GiveWell’s work
• Own inbound media engagement, including situations that require rapid responses, close coordination with subject‑matter experts, and careful judgment about what GiveWell can responsibly

Job description

GiveWell is seeking a Senior Communications Officer, Media & Public Affairs to lead how our work is represented in the media and in public conversations. You will set strategy, build trusted relationships with journalists and other influential voices, pursue opportunities that increase understanding of GiveWell’s work, and lead our external response in fast-moving situations.

This role reports to the VP of Communications and will guide a small, growing team.