Senior Communications Professional
Quick answer
The Wikimedia Foundation is hiring a remote Senior Communications Professional (US-based) paying $144,765 to $220,063 to lead executive communications across a growing, global portfolio.
- Role
- Senior Communications Professional
- Organization
- Wikimedia Foundation
- Location
- Remote, with preference for candidates based in the Eastern Time time zone
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $144,765 to $220,063
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Wikimedia Foundation seeks a senior communications professional to lead executive communications across a growing, global portfolio.
What you'll do
- Serve as a primary communications partner to the Foundation's CEO, providing strategic counsel and direct support across internal and external communications
- Develop, shape, and implement a strategy for the CEO to communicate and advance the vision of the Wikimedia Foundation
- Support external communications for other members of the Foundation's executive team and the Board of Trustees
- Proactively identify, shape, and execute opportunities to build the thought leadership platforms for the CEO and other Foundation executives
- Develop key narratives and messaging strategies that increase the awareness and understanding of how Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects work and their value in the world
What it takes
- 10+ years of professional experience in communications, with several years supporting C-level executives
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
- Unflappable composure and ability to engage with senior leadership-level presence
- Experience navigating crisis communications
- Proven ability to pitch stories, engage press, and manage key relationships to drive results
- Experience developing a social media strategy customized for specific channels
What you'll bring
How we treat you
U.S. Benefits & Perks
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, with preference for candidates based in the Eastern Time time zone.
What is the compensation range?
The anticipated annual pay range of this position for applicants based within the United States is $144,765 to $220,063.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 10+ years of professional experience in communications, excellent verbal and writing skills, and experience navigating crisis communications.
How do I apply?
Reach out to your recruiter to understand more about the specific pay range for your location during the interview process.
How to apply
Apply directly on Wikimedia Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Wikimedia Foundation's official posting before applying.
More Communications & Marketing roles
Meet people in Communications & Marketing
Upcoming conferences and workshops where people doing this kind of work get together.