Deputy Director, Executive Communications
Quick answer
Human Rights Watch is hiring a full-time Deputy Director, Executive Communications in New York, NY, with a salary range of $140,000 - $160,000 to lead executive communications strategy and build global leadership profile.
- Role
- Deputy Director, Executive Communications
- Organization
- Human Rights Watch
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- US$ 140,000 - 160,000
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Deputy Director, Executive Communications will lead the strategy to build the global profile of Human Rights Watch’s leadership through high-impact message development, media opportunities, speaking engagements and social media support to build trust and authority on human rights, international justice, and accountability.
What you'll do
- Partner with the Director, Global Communications to set and lead an executive communications strategy
- Shape and steward a distinctive executive voice across media, op-eds, social media and high-impact public engagements
- Identify, cultivate, and secure the platforms that matter most to influential audiences
- Lead close coordination with HRW’s communications team and other colleagues across the organization
- Serve as a trusted senior adviser to executive leadership on tone and positioning
- Direct the preparation and briefing of senior leaders for interviews, panels, speeches, and critical advocacy moments
What it takes
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in journalism, marketing, communications, media, human rights, or similar related field
- A minimum of ten years' relevant work experience
- Exceptional writing and editorial leadership
- Strategic judgement and rigor
- Executive counsel and influence
- Media and network fluency
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New York, New York, United States.
What is the compensation?
The salary range for this position is US$ 140,000 - 160,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, ten years' relevant work experience, and exceptional writing and editorial leadership.
How do I apply?
Please apply immediately by visiting the online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org/ and attaching a cover letter and a resume or CV, preferably as PDF files.
Is the job remote?
This is an in-office position, with the requirement to work from the New York office at least three days per week.
How to apply
Apply directly on Human Rights Watch's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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