Jhpiego
Director, Strategic Communications
Jhpiego, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21206
Overview
Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.The
Director, Strategic Communications
is a key member of the Global Engagement and Communications (GECO) Senior Management Team and is responsible for leading both external and internal communications for Jhpiego. This includes designing, developing and leading organization communication plans and brand positioning, creating narrative and messaging, overseeing public relations, media relationships and strategies for Jhpiego, as well as identifying opportunities to extend organizational reach and visibility. The position reports to the VP, Global Communications & Engagement, collaborates closely with the Marketing and Development teams, and oversees Regional Communications, Creative Services, and Executive Communications for the CEO, managing a team of 12 communicators, writers, designers, etc. as well as additional part-time staff, as needed.The position will craft compelling pitches and programs that integrate storytelling, provide excellent client support to the organization through the Creative Services team, and ensure seamless, integrated strategies in the areas of media engagement and executive communications with managerial duties including oversight of budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning, working cross-functionally with other members of the GECO team as well as Jhpiego’s senior leadership team, technical leads, and country leadership.Responsibilities
Media Strategy and Executive CommunicationsDevelop and lead proactive communication strategy for the organization with tangible goals and objectives.Build personal relationships with journalists and develop an in-house media list.Develop, track and report tangible measurement standards of media engagement in line with goals and objectives.Manage Executive Communications for the CEO and other key leaders, by identifying key speaking opportunities to grow and build the profile.Work with and guide speechwriter to align with high-level Executive Communications goals and messaging frameworks.Work with GECO and programs teams to identify upcoming news moments and trends to develop major visibility opportunities to focus team effort on.Identify and execute opportunities to grow Jhpiego’s presence at both Jhpiego events and other industry and high-profile conferences, events and visibility opportunities.Identify stories within the organization and help teams shape them to be compelling narratives that can be used for external communications.Identify and manage media training needs for Jhpiego spokespeople to be prepared across print, broadcast, radio and social interview/speaking moments.Work with GECO on developing and leading media strategies for priority communications moments.Support advocacy efforts across teams to identify what and/or if there will be earned or paid media strategy to support.Work with global teams on identifying key moments to engage country and regional press where Jhpiego has a presence – including site visits, events/conferences, CEO engagements, etc.Work closely with external media/communications counterparts and planning teams for external events for the organization and CEO.Content and StorytellingManage Content Calendar overarching strategy and execution.Lead Creative Services Team and provide vision and direction across writers and designers to develop content and storytelling.Work closely with digital team to ensure message alignment across channels.Lead brand messaging for key moments and campaigns.Work with GECO team to identify upcoming moments for content strategy.Crisis CommunicationsDevelop and manage tough questions and reactive responses.Work with spokespeople to be prepared in case of press inquiries and external speaking moments.Track media cycles and manage reactive media requests and opportunities.Advise and lead strategic response when issues arise.SupervisionHire and manage speechwriter to support the CEO.Oversee alignment between CEO communications strategy, media relations and scripting support to achieve goals and objectives.Manage a team of writers and designers to bring storytelling to life.Manage regional communications team to ensure message alignment with regional teams.Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a related field i.e. Communications, Marketing or equivalent experience.10+ years of related professional experience, including public relations and executive communications experience.Successful track record of leading organization brand development and positioning as well as executive communications and crisis communications.Ability to lead media engagement efforts with specific examples of placements, campaign strategies and executive profile building.Experience collaborating with internal teams to execute internal communication strategies.Ability to develop and execute strategic, complex communication strategies to achieve goals and objectives.Ability to create, manage, and present strategies with C-suite level executives.Self-motivated, results driven, detail oriented, and adaptable.Proven leadership and management capabilities.Experience working with C-Suite board members and high net worth individuals.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff, reporters and supports.Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Highest level of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to tell a compelling story.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the willingness and capability to personally manage administrative details as needed.Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.Preferred Qualifications
Experience within International NGO or Global Health industry.The salary range for this role is expected to be: $118,619 - $158,158.Total Rewards:The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
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Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.The
Director, Strategic Communications
is a key member of the Global Engagement and Communications (GECO) Senior Management Team and is responsible for leading both external and internal communications for Jhpiego. This includes designing, developing and leading organization communication plans and brand positioning, creating narrative and messaging, overseeing public relations, media relationships and strategies for Jhpiego, as well as identifying opportunities to extend organizational reach and visibility. The position reports to the VP, Global Communications & Engagement, collaborates closely with the Marketing and Development teams, and oversees Regional Communications, Creative Services, and Executive Communications for the CEO, managing a team of 12 communicators, writers, designers, etc. as well as additional part-time staff, as needed.The position will craft compelling pitches and programs that integrate storytelling, provide excellent client support to the organization through the Creative Services team, and ensure seamless, integrated strategies in the areas of media engagement and executive communications with managerial duties including oversight of budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning, working cross-functionally with other members of the GECO team as well as Jhpiego’s senior leadership team, technical leads, and country leadership.Responsibilities
Media Strategy and Executive CommunicationsDevelop and lead proactive communication strategy for the organization with tangible goals and objectives.Build personal relationships with journalists and develop an in-house media list.Develop, track and report tangible measurement standards of media engagement in line with goals and objectives.Manage Executive Communications for the CEO and other key leaders, by identifying key speaking opportunities to grow and build the profile.Work with and guide speechwriter to align with high-level Executive Communications goals and messaging frameworks.Work with GECO and programs teams to identify upcoming news moments and trends to develop major visibility opportunities to focus team effort on.Identify and execute opportunities to grow Jhpiego’s presence at both Jhpiego events and other industry and high-profile conferences, events and visibility opportunities.Identify stories within the organization and help teams shape them to be compelling narratives that can be used for external communications.Identify and manage media training needs for Jhpiego spokespeople to be prepared across print, broadcast, radio and social interview/speaking moments.Work with GECO on developing and leading media strategies for priority communications moments.Support advocacy efforts across teams to identify what and/or if there will be earned or paid media strategy to support.Work with global teams on identifying key moments to engage country and regional press where Jhpiego has a presence – including site visits, events/conferences, CEO engagements, etc.Work closely with external media/communications counterparts and planning teams for external events for the organization and CEO.Content and StorytellingManage Content Calendar overarching strategy and execution.Lead Creative Services Team and provide vision and direction across writers and designers to develop content and storytelling.Work closely with digital team to ensure message alignment across channels.Lead brand messaging for key moments and campaigns.Work with GECO team to identify upcoming moments for content strategy.Crisis CommunicationsDevelop and manage tough questions and reactive responses.Work with spokespeople to be prepared in case of press inquiries and external speaking moments.Track media cycles and manage reactive media requests and opportunities.Advise and lead strategic response when issues arise.SupervisionHire and manage speechwriter to support the CEO.Oversee alignment between CEO communications strategy, media relations and scripting support to achieve goals and objectives.Manage a team of writers and designers to bring storytelling to life.Manage regional communications team to ensure message alignment with regional teams.Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a related field i.e. Communications, Marketing or equivalent experience.10+ years of related professional experience, including public relations and executive communications experience.Successful track record of leading organization brand development and positioning as well as executive communications and crisis communications.Ability to lead media engagement efforts with specific examples of placements, campaign strategies and executive profile building.Experience collaborating with internal teams to execute internal communication strategies.Ability to develop and execute strategic, complex communication strategies to achieve goals and objectives.Ability to create, manage, and present strategies with C-suite level executives.Self-motivated, results driven, detail oriented, and adaptable.Proven leadership and management capabilities.Experience working with C-Suite board members and high net worth individuals.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff, reporters and supports.Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Highest level of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information.Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to tell a compelling story.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the willingness and capability to personally manage administrative details as needed.Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.Preferred Qualifications
Experience within International NGO or Global Health industry.The salary range for this role is expected to be: $118,619 - $158,158.Total Rewards:The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
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