Communications Manager

International Justice Mission

Manager, Communications leading strategic communications planning and narrative orchestration for IJM. Developing messaging strategies for key initiatives and ensuring cohesive audience-centered communications.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeDistrict of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 that 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;
Coordinate messaging across digital, print, stage, presentation, and donor-facing communications to support cohesive engagement moments;
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;
Build capability across teams through guidance, resources, and responsible use of emerging tools, including AI-enabled writing technologies;
Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience translating complex organizational priorities into clear, audience-centered messaging that supports engagement, trust, and action.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at 23 days
12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic communicationsmessaging strategiesnarrative frameworkseditorial guidancecontent assetswritingeditingcampaign communicationsdonor communicationsbrand messaging

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationcollaborationaudience-centered approachmessage clarityorganizational prioritiesengagementtrust-buildingevent orchestration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in marketingBachelor’s degree in journalismBachelor’s degree in EnglishBachelor’s degree in nonprofit management