Deputy Director, Executive Communications
Quick answer
Human Rights Watch is hiring a fixed-term (three year), full-time Deputy Director, Executive Communications in New York, paying $140,000 - $160,000, to lead the strategy to build the global profile of Human Rights Watch’s leadership.
- Role
- Deputy Director, Executive Communications
- Organization
- Human Rights Watch
- Location
- New York Office, with at least 3 days per week in the office
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $140,000 - $160,000
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Deputy Director, Executive Communications will lead the strategy to build the global profile of Human Rights Watch’s leadership through high-impact message development, media opportunities, speaking engagements and social media support to build trust and authority on human rights, international justice, and accountability.
What you'll do
- Partner with the Director, Global Communications to set and lead an executive communications strategy
- Shape and steward a distinctive executive voice across media, op-eds, social media and high-impact public engagements
- Identify, cultivate, and secure the platforms that matter most to influential audiences
- Lead close coordination with HRW’s communications team and other colleagues across the organization
- Serve as a trusted senior adviser to executive leadership on tone and positioning
- Direct the preparation and briefing of senior leaders for interviews, panels, speeches, and critical advocacy moments
What it takes
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in journalism, marketing, communications, media, human rights, or similar related field
- A minimum of ten years' relevant work experience, preferably within a global, large-scale, diverse, and dynamic mission-driven organization operating internationally
- Exceptional writing and editorial leadership
- Strategic judgement and rigor
- Executive counsel and influence
- Media and network fluency
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in the New York Office, with at least 3 days per week in the office.
What is the compensation?
The salary range for this position is US$ 140,000 - 160,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, at least 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.
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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