Deputy Director of Communications
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Equimundo
Hybrid- Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: USD 110,000 USD-USD 130,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Not specified
- Location: United States
Job Description
The Deputy Director of Communications owns how Equimundo shows up in the world. The role sets and executes the organization's communications strategy and is accountable for everything external-facing: the Equimundo brand and visual identity, public relations and media, social media and digital channels, the website, and the design and production of reports, publications, and other external products. The Deputy Director translates Equimundo's research, programs, and advocacy into a coherent organizational narrative and ensures that narrative reaches the audiences that matter: policymakers, funders, partners, media, and the broader public. The Deputy Director manages a Graphic Designer and a Social Media Manager, oversees one or more communications consultants, and directs external vendors. They work closely with the CACCO on strategy, partner with leadership across Research, Programs, Advocacy, Business Development, and the Office of the CEO (OCEO), and advise the executive team on positioning, messaging, and reputational risk. The person in this role should be equally comfortable setting a multi-year brand direction, editing an op-ed under deadline, and building the systems that let a small team deliver a high volume of consistent, high-quality work.
Desired Qualifications
● At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, brand, or a related field, including at least 3 years managing staff, consultants, or agencies. An undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, design, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience is welcome.
● A track record of leading a communications function or a major communications portfolio for a nonprofit, advocacy organization, research institution, campaign, or mission-driven company.
● Demonstrated experience setting brand and visual identity direction and managing designers and design workflows, including producing long-form reports and publications. The role does not require being a designer, but it does require strong design judgment and the ability to give clear, useful creative direction.
● Deep familiarity with social media and digital strategy, including setting goals, reading analytics, and directing a social media team toward measurable growth and engagement.
● Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to capture Equimundo's institutional voice, translate research and policy into plain language, and serve as the final editor on high-stakes external content.
● Strong people management skills: the ability to set clear priorities, give direct feedback, develop staff, and build processes that let a small team deliver at volume without sacrificing quality.
● Experience advising senior leadership and working across departments with competing priorities; comfort managing up, pushing back, and making decisions.
● Passion for Equimundo's mission and social justice, and affinity and experience in gender equality, social justice, and/or work with men and boys and healthy masculinity.
● Experience with international or multi-country organizations and communicating with global audiences is a plus.
The Deputy Director of Communications owns how Equimundo shows up in the world. The role sets and executes the organization's communications strategy and is accountable for everything external-facing: the Equimundo brand and visual identity, public relations and media, social media and digital channels, the website, and the design and production of reports, publications, and other external products. The Deputy Director translates Equimundo's research, programs, and advocacy into a coherent organizational narrative and ensures that narrative reaches the audiences that matter: policymakers, funders, partners, media, and the broader public. The Deputy Director manages a Graphic Designer and a Social Media Manager, oversees one or more communications consultants, and directs external vendors. They work closely with the CACCO on strategy, partner with leadership across Research, Programs, Advocacy, Business Development, and the Office of the CEO (OCEO), and advise the executive team on positioning, messaging, and reputational risk. The person in this role should be equally comfortable setting a multi-year brand direction, editing an op-ed under deadline, and building the systems that let a small team deliver a high volume of consistent, high-quality work.
Desired Qualifications
● At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, brand, or a related field, including at least 3 years managing staff, consultants, or agencies. An undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, design, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience is welcome.
● A track record of leading a communications function or a major communications portfolio for a nonprofit, advocacy organization, research institution, campaign, or mission-driven company.
● Demonstrated experience setting brand and visual identity direction and managing designers and design workflows, including producing long-form reports and publications. The role does not require being a designer, but it does require strong design judgment and the ability to give clear, useful creative direction.
● Deep familiarity with social media and digital strategy, including setting goals, reading analytics, and directing a social media team toward measurable growth and engagement.
● Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to capture Equimundo's institutional voice, translate research and policy into plain language, and serve as the final editor on high-stakes external content.
● Strong people management skills: the ability to set clear priorities, give direct feedback, develop staff, and build processes that let a small team deliver at volume without sacrificing quality.
● Experience advising senior leadership and working across departments with competing priorities; comfort managing up, pushing back, and making decisions.
● Passion for Equimundo's mission and social justice, and affinity and experience in gender equality, social justice, and/or work with men and boys and healthy masculinity.
● Experience with international or multi-country organizations and communicating with global audiences is a plus.
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