Senior Communications Officer, Media & Public Affairs
GiveWell · United States (Remote)
Posted 12 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days GiveWell's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of GiveWell's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GiveWell
- high 15 stale, 0 reposted of 21 open
- Hiring momentum
- 25 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GiveWell's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GiveWell.
About this role
The Senior Communications Officer, Media & Public Affairs at GiveWell will lead the organization's media strategy and public engagement efforts. This role involves building relationships with journalists and thought leaders, overseeing media engagements, and managing a small team. The officer will be responsible for developing communication strategies that effectively convey GiveWell's mission and impact, especially during sensitive or fast-moving situations.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GiveWell as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of experience in media relations, thought leadership, and public engagement
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists and influential external stakeholders
- Exceptional communications judgment and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience producing clear and factual communications that engage target audiences
- Experience advising executives or senior decision-makers directly
Nice to have
- Experience in settings where precision and credibility were crucial
- Intellectual curiosity and ability to engage with complex subject matter
- Strong alignment with GiveWell’s mission and values
What you get
- Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and dependents
- Four weeks of paid time off per year
- 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Travel for team retreats and potential other travel opportunities
Worth weighing
- Role involves building a new function rather than stepping into an established one
- Expectations for autonomy and decision-making within the first six months
- Not suitable for those preferring clear direction and established priorities
- Requires hands-on leadership and direct accountability for communications work
Summarised from GiveWell's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by GiveWell on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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