Senior Director, Communications

NobleReach Foundation

. Drive the CEO’s thought leadership strategy, including securing speaking engagements, panels, bylines, and media opportunities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeTysons Corner • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing thought leadership strategies, including media engagement and messaging frameworks. Proven ability to build relationships with media and stakeholders while mentoring communications staff and aligning messaging across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Thought LeadershipMedia Strategy DevelopmentMessaging Framework CreationCrisis Communication ManagementAI Tools Fluency

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Hard Skills

CommunicationsPublic RelationsJournalismWritingMedia RelationsMessaging FrameworksCrisis ManagementContent DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementAI-Assisted Workflows

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsJudgmentFlexibilityCuriosityEntrepreneurial Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in Public RelationsBachelor’s Degree in Journalism

Industry Keywords

Thought LeadershipMedia EngagementCorporate CommunicationsExecutive Visibility ProgramsMarket DevelopmentsCommunication StrategiesPublic AppearancesPress ReleasesRapid ResponseInternal Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the CEO’s thought leadership strategy, including securing speaking engagements, panels, bylines, and media opportunities
Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop points of view, talking points, and signature content
Prepare executive spokespeople for high-stakes media engagements, interviews, and public appearances
Own NobleReach’s core messaging framework and narrative
Serve as the final check on message consistency across departments
Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and external stakeholders
Oversee media strategy, including press releases, statements, and rapid response to media inquiries
Escalate sensitive matters to the CMO, Staff Counsel, and CEO as needed
Provide strategic guidance and message alignment to department leaders for internal communications
Protect and elevate NobleReach’s brand and ensure communications reflect its values and mission
Lead and mentor communications staff and coordinate with retained communications or PR consultants
Monitor industry trends and emerging communication channels and recommend future investments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
12+ years experience in a communications role, including direct experience supporting C-suite or executive thought leadership
Proven track record building executive visibility programs, including speaking engagements, bylines, and media placements, for a senior leader
Superior writing ability in a journalistic style customary for corporate and external publications
Established media relationships and sound judgment advising senior leadership on media strategy, including in sensitive or crisis situations
Experience developing and maintaining an organization-wide messaging framework across multiple departments and audiences
Demonstrated fluency using AI tools to accelerate the communications cycle, including drafting and iterating on bylines, talking points, and messaging frameworks; synthesizing research and stakeholder input; and pressure-testing arguments before external publication
Clear judgment about where human voice and editorial review are non-negotiable
Experience building repeatable AI-assisted workflows that scale a small communications function
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with corporate management, employees, media, and the larger community
Thorough understanding of market developments, communications strategies, and practices
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to have an impact on society
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and exercise flexibility and good judgment in complex situations
Appetite for curiosity and desire to learn

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions