Head of Communications - Remote

Job Overview International Justice Mission (IJM) seeks a Manager, Communications to lead strategic communications planning and narrative orchestration for key initiatives across donor events, campaigns, executive communications, and live events. This hybrid position will work on Tuesdays and Thursdays if located in Washington, DC or remotely for non‑local candidates. The role reports to the Global Director, Marketing Communications and requires US work authorization.

Responsibilities Lead strategic communications planning and narrative orchestration for major donor events, campaign moments, and enterprise storytelling initiatives.

Develop integrated messaging strategies that unify digital, print, live, and executive communications across key audience touchpoints.

Develop and maintain global messaging frameworks, editorial standards, and reusable content assets to promote brand consistency across IJM’s global functions.

Support communications planning and event orchestration, including message flow, stage narrative, speaker preparation, scripts, presentations, and related donor communications.

Translate organizational priorities and campaign objectives into clear, audience‑centered communication approaches.

Provide editorial leadership and coaching to writers, contributors, and cross‑functional partners to strengthen message clarity, structure, and audience relevance.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, nonprofit management, or related field.

7+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing communications, campaign communications, donor communications, brand messaging, or related roles.

Demonstrated experience developing messaging strategies, narrative frameworks, editorial guidance, or reusable content assets that support multi‑channel communications.

Experience shaping communications for major campaigns, donor engagement initiatives, live events, executive communications, or enterprise storytelling moments.

Strong background writing and editing high‑visibility communications across digital, print, presentation, live event, and executive‑facing formats.

Strong interpersonal skills, self‑awareness, exceptional verbal and written communication, flexibility, collaboration, and creative problem‑solving.

Benefits Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Retirement benefit options

Paid leave starting at 23 days and 12 holidays (plus early release prior to holidays)

Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation

IJM is committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM requires a background check, police clearance, and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

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