Moonshot is hiring a
Head of Communications in United States

Summary

The job description is for a Head of Communications at Moonshot, a company focused on countering violent extremism and online harms. The role involves managing global communications efforts, branding, media relations, and government relations. The position offers flexible work options including hybrid and remote.

Requirements

• Directly relevant experience managing a global communications effort or large-scale, multi-faceted communications projects
• Demonstrated results in public relations, corporate communications, social media, and news media cultivation
• Clear storytelling capabilities. Proven experience extracting ideas and using them to shape stories
• Ability to convey complex ideas concisely and compellingly to a range of external audiences
• Skilled at identifying newsworthy stories across a complex organization, with a proven track record of successfully pitching stories and subject-matter experts to journalists and external audiences
• Experience partnering on business development and fundraising efforts
• Knowledge of U.S. and/or international media landscape, and established networks with relevant media organizations
• Thorough understanding of the changing communications landscape, including proven knowledge of media research tools, SEO strategies, and digital platforms for publishing, listening, engaging, and analyzing
• Excellent leadership skills and proven ability to build trusting relationships across an organization
• Experience supervising staff, with consideration for staff cohesion and welfare
• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, taking action and getting things done, both in managing your own workload and that of others

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute external communications efforts and public relations
• Work with the CEO to develop and implement an ambitious communications and branding strategy covering North America, European Union, and other key geographies
• Collaborate with Moonshot’s Head of Design to ensure Moonshot’s work and values are communicated effectively to the right stakeholders
• Expand and strengthen our strategic use of the website and social media channels, and day-to-day oversight of all of Moonshot’s public facing outlets
• Cultivate press relationships and increase our representation in top-ranked media outlets
• Increase Moonshot’s visibility among potential clients, partners, peer organizations, and other influencers in government, tech and private sector
• Work with Moonshot’s leadership and project teams to improve external communications of Moonshot’s work and its relevance and impact globally
• Make recommendations and provide guidance to program teams to develop communications for a range of online and offline channels, including written materials, media pitches, social media, speaking engagements, and other activities as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a mission-driven environment
• Experience balancing domestic and international portfolios
• An interest in online harms (including violent extremism, disinformation, gender-based violence, human trafficking, among others) and evidence of relevant professional experience
• Inquisitiveness and adaptability, particularly in relation to new technology and the use of social media for research
• Solid experience defining and using metrics to measure performance and impact
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing crisis communications plans
• Experience working in international organizations

Benefits

• 15 days paid leave annually plus federal holidays
• Private healthcare package, including coverage for partners and children
• Employee Assistance Program providing access to mental health support
• Generous maternity and paternity leave