Senior Communications Manager

World Bicycle Relief

Senior Communications Manager executing communications strategy for World Bicycle Relief. Developing content, managing media relations, and enhancing brand awareness through diverse platforms.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and execute World Bicycle Relief’s global communications strategy: Develop, write, and edit high-quality content for multiple channels, including website, press materials, reports, and internal communications.
Ensure consistent messaging and storytelling across all platforms in alignment with organizational priorities and brand voice.
Lead internal communications efforts and improvements, including global town halls, intranet management, email updates, etc.
Lead media relations efforts by drafting press releases, pitch materials, briefing documents, and backgrounders.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders on story, data, and asset collection.
Secure speaking engagements and interviews for WBR representatives.
Submit for and steward relevant awards and recognition to bolster brand awareness and credibility.
Assist in preparing executives and spokespeople with talking points, briefing documents, and presentation materials.
Manage and organize communications assets, including written content, a media placement tracker, team bios, case studies, etc.
Build media/entertainment partnerships to advance WBR’s mission and earned media Monitor media coverage and communications performance, contributing to reporting and insights.
Provide support for campaigns, announcements, events, and key moments throughout the year.
Lead the collaboration with global communications colleagues for shared and cohesive OKRs that support the organization's goals.
Support crisis communications planning and execution in collaboration with the Executive Director of Marketing & Communications and senior leadership.
Work with external vendors, freelancers, and agencies as needed to support communications deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field; nonprofit or international development experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related discipline.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and channels.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience supporting media relations, executive communications, or thought leadership initiatives.
Collaborative working style and strong interpersonal skills, with comfort engaging stakeholders across teams and geographies.
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of editorial quality and brand consistency.
Experience and comfort working with global teams across multiple timezones.
Mission-driven and results-oriented, with a passion for World Bicycle Relief’s work and impact.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Flexible work arrangements
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

content developmentwritingeditingmedia relationsproject managementcommunications strategystorytellingcrisis communicationsreportingdata collection

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborative working styledetail-orientedresults-orientedability to manage multiple prioritiesstrong communication skillscomfort engaging stakeholderspassion for mission-driven workadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in journalismBachelor’s degree in marketing