Overview

We are seeking a Head of Communications to join our team! In this role, you will serve as the strategic partner of the leadership team to develop and execute a cohesive communications strategy that supports New_ Public as an organization and also furthers the field of digital public spaces.

We started as a research and thought leadership organization and have recently shifted to focus on R&D and prototype development with new audiences to engage. We are looking for a communication leader who would be able to support this transition with an increased focus on stewards of online communities, builders of public-interest tech, researchers, and funders. You will be responsible for developing a strategy, identifying creative and compelling ways to share our learnings and describe our organization’s work, as well as the broader need for healthy digital public spaces. And since we are still a startup, you will be responsible for working cross-functionally with team members across the organization to execute it as well. 

 

Key responsibilities

  • Develop a compelling communications strategy for the organization, including clarifying our key audiences and building out marketing and engagement strategies for each of them
  • Distill key, useful insights from our work and develop innovative ways to share them externally with the goal of bringing more people, partners and funding to this work 
  • Oversee messaging, storytelling, and content creation, including the bi-weekly newsletter and social media, in partnership with the Head of Editorial
  • Work closely with the business development team to develop compelling materials (e.g., pitch decks, funding proposals) for prospective and existing funders
  • Create innovative values-led, public-facing event experiences, in partnership with program leads and external partners
  • Collaborate with team members in developing program outreach plans, including media outreach, social media campaigns, op/ed placement recommendations, speaking opportunities, and other marketing activities to improve reach and engagement
  • Manage and leverage the website as a key asset for telling the New_ Public story
  • Manage a team of contractors to support asset creation, such as designers, copywriters, video producers, etc. 
  • Proactively seek opportunities to place our team and our work in the public dialogue – in the right media outlets as well as events
  • Serve as the center of all inbound and outbound communication to the organization and be one of the key faces of New_ Public to the external world

 

About you

  • Passionate and knowledgeable about building digital spaces that serve the public good and create community
  • Creative communications generalist with 10+ years of experience in communication strategy, social media strategy, marketing, PR, and event curation and planning
  • Nimble and entrepreneurial; you have a good sense for how to prioritize and manage your time for the biggest impact. 
  • Smart strategist; good at problem solving to get ideas in front of the right people, and building data-informed strategies
  • Comfortable writing copy and longer-form content and excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
  • High EQ and collaborative ethos, with experience working with a cross-functional team, including strong people management skills 
  • Strong project management skills. 


More information

  • Location: United States or Canada (fully remote)
  • Compensation: $130,000-150,000 USD per year. This is a full-time position.
  • Reports to: Co-Director

 

The Process

  • Submission: Submit your application using the “Apply here” link below. 
  • First Interview: After screening all applications, we will select candidates for Round 1 interviews, Those candidates will be contacted to interview with the Chief of Staff. 
  • Second Interviews: Selected Round 1 candidates move forward to Round 2 of our interview process. Those candidates will be invited to interview with one of our co-Directors and at least one other member of the Leads Team. 
  • Assignment: Following Round 2, selected candidates will be asked to complete an assignment that evaluates their technical and practical skills. Candidates will be paid $250 for completing this assignment.
  • Reference Check: After reviewing assignment submissions, we will request contact information for three (3) professional references from selected candidates. If you need time to inform your references of our upcoming outreach, please let us know!
  • Offer: We will extend an offer to the candidate who best aligns with the key criteria for this role. 


If you’re not sure that you’re a perfect fit for the role and don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply! We’re primarily interested in meeting candidates who are excited about contributing to the future of healthy digital public spaces, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Candidates who are from communities underrepresented in tech are especially encouraged to apply.

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