Director of Communications

March 6

🗽 New York – Remote

Although this job is listed in New York, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $130k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🗣️ Communications

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Constructive Dialogue Institute

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Constructive Dialogue Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on transforming conflict through constructive dialogue. The institute provides blended learning programs, training and certifications, and campus-wide solutions to equip students, faculty, and administrators with the skills needed for productive conversation, collaboration, and problem-solving. With a special focus on higher education, the institute aims to establish a shared language and set of norms across campuses to navigate differences and foster an environment of trust and collaboration. They offer free webinars, professional development, and original research to support meaningful dialogue within educational institutions, workplaces, and public service sectors.

Political Polarization • Civic Education • Behavioral Science • Positive Psychology • Non-Partisan

2 - 10 employees

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• CDI is hiring a Director of Communications to lead our media strategy, messaging, and thought leadership efforts. • This role will ensure CDI is positioned as a national leader in higher education while navigating a complex and sensitive political landscape. • Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, the Director of Communications will be responsible for shaping CDI’s public presence, securing high-profile media placements, and elevating our voice in critical national conversations. • This person will also manage a Demand Generation Marketing Manager who will focus on lead generation and campaign execution. • This role requires a proactive, dynamic leader who can craft compelling narratives, build relationships with journalists and influencers, develop strategies to manage and mitigate reputational risks, and has enough marketing knowledge to provide high-level oversight of lead-generation efforts. • Develop and execute a comprehensive media strategy to position CDI as a leading voice in higher education and bridge-building efforts. • Proactively secure earned media coverage, including op-eds, feature stories, and interviews in major national outlets. • Serve as CDI’s primary media liaison, cultivating strong relationships with journalists, editorial boards, key influencers, and allied organizations. • Develop executive messaging and prepare CDI leadership for interviews and public engagements. • Monitor political and media landscapes to identify opportunities and risks, ensuring CDI’s messaging remains relevant and impactful. • Craft and refine CDI’s strategic positioning and messaging to communicate our mission, impact, and value proposition with clarity and strategic nuance. • Guide crisis communications and issue management, ensuring a rapid and effective response to external challenges. • Ensure consistency of voice, tone, and messaging across all external-facing content and platforms. • Oversee the work of a Demand Generation Marketing Manager, including campaign strategy, lead generation, and conversion rate optimization. • Align communications and marketing efforts to support CDI’s growth and revenue goals. • Ensure marketing materials (email campaigns, social media, paid ads, etc.) align with CDI’s brand and messaging. • Support the Partnerships (Sales) team with high-quality collateral, including one-pagers and event materials. • Oversee conference and event marketing strategy, ensuring CDI maximizes visibility and engagement. • Track and analyze the impact of communications efforts, refining strategies based on data and feedback. • Use media monitoring tools to measure PR performance and audience engagement. • Ensure HubSpot and other CRM tools are effectively leveraged for marketing and communications.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in communications or PR with a strong background in political communication and messaging. • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling, high-impact content. • Strong strategic thinker with experience shaping thought leadership initiatives and executive positioning. • High-level marketing knowledge with experience collaborating with lead generation teams. • Experience managing external agencies (PR, media, design, etc.) to achieve strategic goals. • Ability to translate complex research and concepts into accessible, engaging narratives. • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities. • Experience in higher education or the nonprofit sector highly preferred. • Proficiency in marketing and communication tools (e.g., HubSpot, Google Analytics, social media management platforms) is a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• Compensation — $130,000-$160,000 (based on experience and expertise) • A Mission-Driven Culture — we practice what we preach, so our work culture is characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness • Remote-First — CDI was founded as a remote-first organization, and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances • Unlimited PTO — as well as 13 company holidays • Other Benefits — employer-supported health, vision and dental plans, subsidized parental leave, 3% 401k match, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, $1,000 annual professional development budget.