Director, Communications and Marketing

Vital Voices Global Partnership•Washington, DC

18h•$155•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Communications & Marketing will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the Chief External Relations Officer. The Director will lead the development and execution of an integrated communications and marketing strategy to expand Vital Voices’ global brand, audience, and impact in alignment with our 2030 goals. This role will oversee content across all channels, including media, digital campaigns, email marketing, and events, working cross functionally to support Development, Events, and Programmatic teams. This position is based in Washington, DC with the option of a hybrid work schedule. We are not accepting remote candidates at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus 8-12 years of relevant work experience required, OR Graduate degree in in international relations or a related field, plus 7-12 years of work experience required
Demonstrated experience writing nuanced press releases, op-eds, newsletters/blogs, speeches, and organizational statements
Demonstrated experience leading digital marketing campaigns with an understanding of analytics and performance
Previous experience managing CRM systems and campaign tools and platforms
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
Experience managing communications channels surrounding global issues with diverse audiences
Ability to prioritize tasks, swiftly shift priorities, and work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team
Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), social networking tools, and database software (i.e., Salesforce). Additional experience with Canva, Meltwater, Mailchimp, and other communications software preferred.
Experience working cross-functionally to support key objectives and to help team members

Nice To Haves

Strong demonstrated experience in global women’s issues, refugee issues, and human rights strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Own and optimize the Vital Voices’ newsletter and email marketing strategy, including lifecycle campaigns such as donor journeys, event promotions, and newsletter growth. Further define and refine the voice of Vital Voices while incorporating the stories of network leaders into content
Build innovative partnerships with prominent leaders, corporations, campaigns and individuals to expand brand awareness
Collaborate with the Events and Development teams to maximize the impact and reach of both VVHQ and external events. Build and optimize marketing funnels that support fundraising, events and programmatic goals
Support digital fundraising and donor acquisition strategies in collaboration with the Development team
Build and manage multi-channel campaign calendars aligned with organizational priorities, including events, programs, and fundraising
Establish KPI’s and use analytics tools to track and evaluate campaign performance
Ghost write for Vital Voices leaders & network leaders. Pitch Vital Voices pieces on key topics to press and media
Curate and manage the podcast series, including selecting relevant topics, scheduling guest speakers, and ensuring high-quality production and publication
Produce and manage the Vital Voices Live Podcast
Strengthen our earned media efforts to enhance Vital Voices’ visibility and credibility through strategic, non-paid promotional activities, including press releases, media outreach, and cultivating relationships with journalists and influencers
Lead content marketing strategy, ensuring alignment across email, social, and web to support audience growth
Other duties as assigned.