Communications Manager, Executive Communications and Thought Leadership

Job Title: Communications Manager, Executive Communications and Thought Leadership

Location: Remote (US) — Washington, DC or Eastern Time zone preferred

Salary: $90,000-$110,000

Role:

The Center for Countering Digital Hate is looking for an experienced communications manager to expand the visibility and influence of our senior leaders. We’re a rapidly growing, international NGO leading global tech reform and accountability. Our work regularly drives coverage across major media and reaches audiences on global stages.

This role will lead the organization’s executive communications and thought leadership program — particularly for the CEO and other senior leaders — building a global strategy that expands the organization’s visibility through speaking engagements, awards, op-eds, podcasts, and other high-impact opportunities across the US, UK, Europe, and other priority markets.

We are looking for someone who is excited by the challenge of opening doors that aren’t already open. This role calls for exceptional writing and a genuine drive to seek opportunities that shape the conversation. The ideal candidate is passionate about growing external visibility for an organization and its senior leaders who are on the frontlines of holding tech companies accountable and about helping build a global movement.

This position reports to the Senior Communications Manager and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Senior Leadership Team to support the delivery of the organization’s communications strategy and priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and manage the organization’s thought leadership program, including executive communications for the CEO and strategies to expand speaking opportunities for senior leaders
• Develop and manage the organization’s awards strategy and calendar, including recommendations for prioritization and budget allocation
• Develop and manage the organization’s global speaking strategy and calendar, identifying high-impact opportunities across sectors that expand CCDH’s visibility and influence
• Manage and write speaker proposals, award nominations, and related submissions for the CEO and senior leaders
• Build relationships with conference organizers, awards programs, and other external partners while coordinating speaking engagements from submission through delivery
• Partner with the CEO and senior leaders to develop speeches, remarks, talking points, and other executive communications
• Write and place op-eds, with a focus on reaching new audiences and shaping mainstream conversations
• Work with the Senior Communications Manager and EU/UK Communications Lead to develop podcast target lists and outreach strategies for both campaign launches and ongoing thought leadership
• Support the broader team’s media outreach and management in high-profile moments when necessary
• Coach staff and senior leaders on public speaking, messaging, and presentation for external engagements

Person Specification

• 5–7+ years of experience in executive communications and thought leadership, with a genuine passion for the field and a demonstrated commitment to securing high-profile speaking, media, and thought leadership opportunities for senior leaders
• Experience working closely with CEOs and senior leaders to develop their public profile and executive voice
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to draft high-quality first-person content that authentically reflects the voice, tone, and communication style of different senior leaders. Experience securing and pitching external opportunities, including speaking engagements, op-eds, awards, and podcasts
• Comfortable working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues across teams, board members, funders, and program leaders, to identify, develop, and amplify thought leadership opportunities

Desirable

• Agency experience is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the technology policy, digital rights, public interest, nonprofit, or philanthropic landscapes
• Experience working across international markets, with an understanding of how speaking opportunities, media, and thought leadership differ across regions
• Background in rapid-response or campaign environments, where timing and relevance are critical

Competitive Salary Package

We offer a competitive salary package, along with a genuine commitment to pay equity. Every offer is built around your experience and qualifications, ensuring fair, transparent compensation from day one.

• 20 days of annual leave, plus federal holidays — and an extra day off for your birthday
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year, so you can properly switch off
• Paid sick leave, so you can rest when you need to
• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance — no cost to you, through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
• 401(k) matching up to 6%, helping you invest in your long-term future
• $3,000 annual training budget (prorated based on start date) to support your growth
• Mental health support through Spill, because wellbeing matters
• Equipment budget to make sure you’re set up to do your best work

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here. We believe that all people are capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description. Go apply and goodluck!