Senior Director, Brand & Communications

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Senior communications leader shaping brand, media, and executive messaging for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Advancing justice-centered philanthropy through global storytelling, digital strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $195,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies, with a strong focus on digital platforms and brand identity management. Proven ability to provide strategic counsel to executive leadership while fostering relationships with media and stakeholders in mission-driven environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Communications Strategy DevelopmentDigital Strategy ExecutionMedia Relations ManagementBrand Identity StewardshipExecutive Counsel Provision

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Hard Skills

WritingEditingVerbal CommunicationDigital StrategyMedia Relationship ManagementBrand Identity SystemsNarrative Change PrinciplesAudience EngagementCampaign TrackingInternal Communications Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic ThinkingAdvisory SkillsInterpersonal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in JournalismBachelor’s Degree in MarketingBachelor’s Degree in Public Relations

Industry Keywords

NonprofitPhilanthropySocial JusticeEquityStakeholder EngagementThought LeadershipCohesive MessagingVisual DesignMultimedia StorytellingDonor Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a communications and branding strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic plan
Partner with leadership to ensure clear, cohesive messaging across newsletters, website, social media, and publications
Refine the organization’s voice, brand, and narrative centered on justice and equity
Develop audience channels and aligned messages supporting donor development and partnerships
Elevate RPA’s thought leadership in partnership with Inquiry and Insights
Advise the Co-CEOs on messaging and public speaking
Lead media relations, proactive press outreach, rapid response, and journalist relationship management
Oversee digital strategy and content across the website, social media, newsletters, and multimedia storytelling
Support communications for key initiatives, events, campaigns, programmatic work, core operations, and thought leadership
Provide executive counsel and risk-based communications guidance for complex, high-visibility, or sensitive matters
Develop and oversee processes for tracking initiatives, campaigns, and outreach
Design and implement internal communications systems that strengthen employee connection, clarity, and alignment
Build staff resources for media training, message alignment, and social media engagement
Protect and steward brand identity and voice across all touchpoints
Oversee brand assets and consistency in visual design, tone, and messaging
Manage organizational media presence, pitching, placements, and media relationships
Curate strategic visibility opportunities for Co-CEOs, executive leadership, and colleagues
Directly supervise communications staff and manage external vendors, agencies, and consultants
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on integrated campaigns and messaging

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field, or equivalent experience required
12+ years of experience when using equivalent experience pathway
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communications skills
Proven senior-level experience developing and executing communications strategies, including digital strategy
Experience in a nonprofit, philanthropic, or mission-driven organization
Strong understanding of social justice, equity-focused language, and narrative change principles
Track record managing media relationships, digital platforms, and brand identity systems
Familiarity with philanthropy-sector audiences and donor, grantee, and stakeholder engagement communications
Ability to provide strategic counsel to executive leadership
Ability to supervise communications staff and manage external vendors, agencies, and consultants
Some travel may be required
Applications must include a cover letter describing interest and qualifications and a resume

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage
Retirement benefits
Paid sick leave
Vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Access to professional development resources
Competitive compensation and benefits package