Senior Manager/Director, Communications

The role

This person will manage core communications functions including editorial calendars, media relations, and events. They will also support executive visibility and partner with the Programs and Policy team on strategic campaigns.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day execution of communications strategy
• Implement brand strategy and digital communications channels
• Design and implement measurement frameworks
• Manage and supervise vendor relationships
• Execute executive visibility programs for the CEO and senior staff
• Lead event preparation, execution and follow up
• Manage inbound media inquiries
• Design and execute high-impact events and strategic sponsorship opportunities
• Collaborate with Programs and Policy team to amplify grantee work
• Develop internal communications to support organizational culture

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications
• Experience in technology, philanthropy, social impact, or agency roles
• Expertise in brand management, media relations, digital strategy, content, and campaign management
• Experience managing external communications agencies and partners
• Ability to devise communications and influence goals and execute campaigns
• Experience developing and implementing digital communications strategies and strategic events
• Fluency in substantive issues in digital technology
• Deep understanding of the media and digital comms landscape
• Collaborative working style in matrix organizations
• High emotional intelligence
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience or demonstrated interest in political and policy communications
• Exposure to government, private sector government relations, or the nonprofit/advocacy sector

Benefits

• health care (medical/dental/vision)
• paid time off
• generous employer 401(k) contribution

Before you apply

• Must reside within 100 miles of the San Francisco office
• Must have a current U.S. work authorization
• Does not sponsor or provide support for visas or work authorization

About the company

Omidyar Network (ON) is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility.