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Senior Communications Officer, Strategic Communications

GiveWell (private roles) · US + International

Posted 2 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
2 days
GiveWell (private roles)'s roles stay open a median of 51 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of GiveWell (private roles)'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at GiveWell (private roles)
high
3 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
Hiring momentum
6 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GiveWell (private roles)'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GiveWell (private roles).

About this role

The Senior Communications Officer, Strategic Communications at GiveWell will lead the development of messaging and narratives to effectively communicate the organization's work to diverse audiences. This role involves translating complex research and grantmaking into clear communications, managing a small team, and leading cross-functional initiatives while collaborating closely with other communications leaders. The position requires hands-on leadership and strategic direction in building the communications function at a critical time for the organization.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
5/5
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 (private roles) as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of experience in communications, particularly in complex environments
  • Experience developing institutional narratives and messaging
  • Proven ability to advise senior leaders and communicate complex material
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong alignment with GiveWell’s mission and values

Nice to have

  • Experience with organizational positioning and brand strategy
  • Experience in donor communications and web strategy
  • Experience in internal communications

What you get

  • Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and dependents
  • Four weeks of paid time off plus an annual summer break
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships
  • Automatic contribution equal to 5% of gross salary into 403(b) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed for the Senior Communications Officer level, but compensation mentioned for an exceptional candidate at the Communications Director level
  • Expectations for autonomy and decision-making within the first six months
  • The role involves building a new function rather than stepping into an established one
  • Limited office space available for in-person work

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Listed by GiveWell (private roles) on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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