Human Rights Watch

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

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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.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
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

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