Principal, Executive Communications

Remote Apply The Wikimedia Foundation seeks a senior communications professional to lead our executive communications across a growing, global portfolio. This person's main responsibility is to serve as a primary communications partner to the Foundation's CEO, providing strategic counsel and direct support across internal and external communications. This includes building a comprehensive engagement strategy spanning multiple and complex stakeholder groups. In close collaboration with colleagues on the Foundation's media relations and internal communications teams, and with the Foundation's Chief of Staff, this person will develop, shape, and implement a strategy for the CEO to communicate and advance the vision of the Wikimedia Foundation. In addition, they will support external communications for other members of the Foundation's executive team and the Board of Trustees. The person in this role will be responsible for proactively identifying, shaping, and executing opportunities to build the thought leadership platforms for the CEO and other Foundation executives, including securing and preparing leaders for public speaking and media engagements. This role will regularly develop communications materials for the CEO, such as speeches and remarks, talking points, social media posts, internal communications, briefing documents, and blogs. They will also 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, in alignment with the communications objectives of the Wikimedia Foundation. This role requires a candidate with previous experience supporting C-level executives; the ability to work autonomously to develop thought leadership strategies and excellent written materials; and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment by creating connections across departments and teams within a globally-distributed, remote, matrixed organization. *Working hours: This role requires regular working hours aligned with the Eastern Time (ET) time zone,... The ideal candidate is:

An executive communications expert. You have written for CEOs...
Highly collaborative. You will be part...
An experienced storyteller. You will develop written materials...
Enthusiastic about proactive external opportunities. In a swiftly evolving news...

Skills and Experience:

10+ years of professional experience in communications...
Excellent verbal communication...
Unflappable composure...
Experience navigating crisis communications...
Proven ability to pitch stories...
Experience developing social media strategy...
Strong project management skills...
Detail-oriented with experience maintaining systems...
Willingness to travel as needed...

Additionally...

Ability to work with colleagues who do not have English as their primary language.
A commitment to consistently modeling Wikimedia Foundation's organizational values.
Preference for candidates based in Eastern Time time zone.
Preference for candidates with involvement or experience within Wikimedia communities...

About the Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation is... *As an equal opportunity employer, ... The Wikimedia Foundation is a remote-first organization... Salaries at Wikimedia Foundation are competitive... The anticipated annual pay range for US applicants is $144765-$220063. *Please note we are currently able to hire in following:* US States: Arizona,... Wyoming (US Territory or Federal District) Countries: Brazil,... United Kingdom... Our non-US employees hired through local third party Employer of Record (EOR) must have current work authorization... We periodically review list... All applicants can reach out recruiter... If qualified applicant requiring assistance or accommodation due disability contact recruiting@wikimedia.org or +1 (415) 839-6885*