About This Role: We’re looking for an experienced writer to serve as a principal communications partner for senior leadership. You’ll develop high-level written communications that reflect executive voice, priorities, and vision while advancing organisational objectives. This is a fully remote position.
What You’ll Do: You’ll work closely with senior executives to develop speeches, remarks, talking points, presentations, correspondence, opinion pieces, messages, and social media content for internal, external, and system-wide audiences. You’ll conduct research and develop briefing materials, translating complex institutional issues into clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate communications. You’ll support executive communications for board activities, government relations priorities, donor and community engagements, major initiatives, media opportunities, and other high-profile activities. You’ll also develop authentic social media and thought leadership content connected to executive priorities, organisational activities, institutional milestones, and community engagement.
Skills/background needed:
Essential:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in executive writing, communications, journalism, public affairs, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience writing for senior executives or high-level leaders while maintaining an authentic and consistent voice across multiple formats
• Experience developing content across multiple communications channels, including speeches, executive correspondence, presentations, and digital communications
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex subjects clearly and persuasively
• Strong research, analytical, organisational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality when working with sensitive or high-profile information
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, communications professionals, subject-matter experts, and diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in working in a multicultural and multiethnic environment
Desired:
• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field
• Experience writing for executive leaders in higher education, government, or public-sector settings
• Experience in higher education, government, public affairs, or public-sector communications
• Experience developing executive communications for complex, sensitive, or high-profile institutional matters
• Experience preparing executive communications for governing boards, elected officials, donors, and other high-level stakeholders
Contract length: Permanent, full-time position
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
Location: Fully remote – work from anywhere.
What We Offer: A comprehensive benefits package is provided. You’ll work collaboratively with experienced communications professionals and have opportunities to develop your skills in executive communications and strategic messaging.
Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can thrive. All qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, colour, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. We actively encourage qualified minorities, women, and persons with a disability to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to complete the employment process and perform essential job functions.
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