Director , Strategic Communications

Director, Strategic Communications

Located in Atlanta, GA. Salary range $120,000 - $140,000.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy and plan that aligns with AMBFF’s strategic plans and priorities.
• Oversee the strategic direction and tone of all AMBFF external communications, messaging and branding, ensuring they remain clear, consistent, compelling and current.
• Lead the development and execution of a crisis communications response plan including horizon scanning, identifying, monitoring and preparing for any reputational risks.
• Build a strong AMBFF press office and engagement by leading the development and execution of effective media strategies for campaigns, projects and events to reach and engage specific audiences.
• Oversee the production, placement and tracking of media content, including op-eds, interviews, podcasts, video and commentary.
• Prepare press briefings for AMBFF’s senior leaders and board and stay abreast/raise issues that could impact AMBFF’s work.
• Work with Effective Philanthropy and Learning team to develop results-based/impact-based content.
• Oversee work of AMBFF team members who develop compelling content in support of campaigns and projects including op-eds, speeches and blog posts.
• Draft, review, and edit AMBFF publications and reports and serve as AMBFF main copy editor and oversee work of external copy editor.
• Proactively identify opportunities and direct AMBFF’s event strategy to map and secure high-level speaking opportunities for AMBFF staff and other key stakeholders (when appropriate).
• Support AMBFF staff with speaking engagements through development of talking points and slides.
• Support executive visibility through thought leadership content (op-eds, blog posts, Linked In, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff on the production of board materials.
• Copy edit materials going to the board and oversee the work of the external copy editor.
• Oversee design support of board materials.
• Play an active role as a leader on the AMBFF communications team.
• Manage and supervise Sr. Communications Officer and Digital Communications Officer, and relationships with external communications-related agencies, and communications-related consultants.
• Assist in developing, managing, and monitoring the communications budget.
• Contribute to outcome and output tracking and all AMBFF monitoring and evaluation processes.

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience in communications or public relations, preferably in philanthropy, nonprofit or mission-driven sectors.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications plans and recommendations to senior leadership with demonstrated ability to work in a complex matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment—balancing self-direction with a commitment to shared goals.
• Experience managing people and processes in a matrixed and flexible environment with emotional intelligence and a proactive and collaborative spirit.
• Strong writer and editor.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong sense of judgment and experience handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with digital platforms, analytics tools and project management tools ().
• Experience managing contracts and budgets.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field required.

• Director

• Full-time

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing