Deputy Director, Executive Communications
Human Rights Watch · New York, New York, United States
Posted 8 days ago · $ 140,000 - 160,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Human Rights Watch's roles stay open a median of 22 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 23% of Human Rights Watch's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Human Rights Watch
- moderate 3 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
- Hiring momentum
- 21 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 Human Rights Watch's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Human Rights Watch.
About this role
The Deputy Director, Executive Communications will work closely with Human Rights Watch's leadership to enhance their visibility and influence on global human rights issues. This role involves developing strategic communication plans, preparing leaders for public engagements, and managing social media to reach key audiences. The position requires collaboration with various departments to align messaging and maximize impact in media and public forums.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 Human Rights Watch as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in journalism, marketing, communications, media, human rights, or similar related field
- Minimum of ten years' relevant work experience, preferably in a large-scale, mission-driven organization
- Exceptional writing and editorial leadership
- Strategic judgement and rigor
- Executive counsel and influence
- Media and network fluency
Nice to have
- Advanced degree
- Proficiency in French
What you get
- Competitive compensation
- Employer-paid benefits
- Salary range of US$ 140,000 - 160,000
Worth weighing
- Fixed-term position for three years
- Role requires in-office work at least three days per week
- No mention of remote work flexibility
- High-stakes environment may involve pressure and quick decision-making
Summarised from Human Rights Watch's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Human Rights Watch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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