Vice President, Communications

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Communications to lead its public voice, messaging, creative direction, and audience development. Responsibilities include shaping organizational narratives, personally writing and editing high-stakes communications, overseeing email, web, and social channels, and leading rapid response during crises or disinformation campaigns. The role will build and manage a communications team, set editorial standards and workflows, direct external partners, and oversee departmental priorities and resources. Working across teams, the Vice President will connect campaigns with lasting public understanding and strengthen engagement with supporters. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in communications, journalism, media, or creative leadership, including five or more years leading and developing teams. Exceptional writing and editing skills, demonstrated success growing audience relationships, and experience integrating digital content, earned media, and original programming are required. Applicants should also bring experience managing budgets and external partners, sound judgment in high-pressure situations, and fluency in Black media, creators, and cultural contexts. The role calls for a culturally grounded understanding of racism, strong collaboration and coaching skills, and the ability to establish clear priorities and effective systems.