Communications Lead, Contract

Wikimedia Foundation

. Develop and own Wikimedia Enterprise's external communications strategy across media/trade press, speaking engagements, and other channels .

Posted 10/7/2026contractRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $118,361 - $182,658 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and executing communications strategies, managing media relations, and producing high-quality press materials. Proven ability to align communications with business goals and leverage data insights for effective messaging.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Communications Strategy DevelopmentMedia Relations ManagementStakeholder ManagementWriting and Editing SkillsMetrics and Impact Measurement

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Hard Skills

Earned Media StrategyThought Leadership DevelopmentPress Statement ProductionMarketing Copy CreationEditorial Judgment

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersSound Judgment on Reputational RiskAbility to Operate with AmbiguityOwnership and Initiative

Industry Keywords

B2B Tech EnvironmentNonprofit OrganizationsOpen-Source CommunitiesAI and Data LicensingContent Provenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and own Wikimedia Enterprise's external communications strategy across media/trade press, speaking engagements, and other channels
Build relationships with reporters and conference organizers to secure coverage and speaking opportunities
Serve as primary media liaison, manage daily press inquiries, prepare spokespeople, staff interviews, and handle information and speaking requests
Lead rapid-response media efforts and triage sensitive, fast-moving situations
Partner with internal teams to develop narratives and thought leadership
Guide, produce, and review press statements, blogs, pitch notes and lists, briefing documents, and other communications materials
Coordinate end-to-end communications workflows for major external launches and announcements with the Enterprise Growth team
Align the Wikimedia Enterprise growth plan with the Foundation's annual communications calendar
Build relationships and lead cooperative efforts with Wikimedia Foundation colleagues, volunteers, affiliates, and external partners
Manage external vendors such as PR agencies
Use data and customer insights to refine messaging, content, and strategy
Set communications goals and KPIs, track results against the growth plan, and share actionable insights with leadership and stakeholders
Report to the Communications Manager, with a dotted line to the President of Wikimedia Enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8+ years of communications experience, including senior/lead-level experience with minimal oversight in a tech and/or B2B tech environment or supporting a commercial product line
Experience bridging communications and marketing/growth functions
Experience developing and executing earned media strategy and thought leadership
Experience building relationships with press, partners, conference organizers, and wider stakeholders
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior and executive stakeholders
Sound judgment on reputational risk and sensitivity
Ability to operate with ambiguity and take ownership with minimal onboarding
Strong writing and editing skills across press materials, marketing copy, and internal briefing documents
Strong editorial judgment for marketing materials, campaigns, web copy, social, blogs, and thought leadership
Experience tying communications to business results through metrics and impact measurement
Experience working in a matrixed organization with dotted-line reporting
Experience working remotely across multiple time zones and emerging markets
Experience overseeing and managing external agency relationships
Current work authorization required in the applicant's location for non-US employees
Preferred: experience in nonprofit, open-source, mission-driven, or community-governed organizations
Preferred: understanding of AI, data licensing, and content provenance debates
Preferred: familiarity with Wikimedia, Wikipedia, or free-knowledge/open-content spaces
Preferred: background in tech, media, or platform companies navigating AI-related content, licensing, or data issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential contract extension based on organizational needs
Remote-first work arrangement
Compensation adjusted to country of hire for applicants outside the United States
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Disability accommodations available during the application process