Director of Communications

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission.

As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit.

Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The communications team is a part of the Marketing and Communications department, which is responsible for planning and executing comprehensive strategies for managing the GBH brand, as well as its house of brands across all media platforms and audiences, both internal and external.

The communications team manages media relations, public relations, and internal and external communications functions that help raise awareness and enhance the reputation of GBH.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Director of Communications reports to the Chief Marketing Officer and will be a key member of the Marketing and Communications leadership team.

This role will provide strategic vision and leadership for the communications team as they manage a consistent public-facing story about the work being done at GBH.

This role is primarily responsible for the management of internal and external communications to be delivered on behalf of the foundation.

The successful candidate will create professional and consistent messaging and ensure that all communication aligns with GBH's mission and values.

The Director of Communications must be on call to execute urgent communication planning as needed, in addition to anticipating future needs and opportunities.

This role is based in Boston, MA, and requires your on-site presence every Tuesday and Wednesday at our Brighton office.

Additional in-office days may be required at the discretion of your manager.

What you get to do :

• Produce and manage a comprehensive communication plan for the foundation that aligns messaging with our mission across programs, project, brands, and GBH leadership.
• Serve as the primary media contact for the Foundation.
• Enhance CEO visibility through thought leadership, speaking opportunities, social media presence, award opportunities, and partner with them to maximize positive public facing opportunities.
• Oversee GBH's crisis communications and issues management execution.
• Lead a team of communications professionals helping to execute the communications strategy.
• Develop a strong network of external relationships, including press, and influencers, and colleagues in public media (PBS, NPR, PRX, NEPM, CAI) to deliver the Foundation's messaging.
• Provide strategic oversight of public facing communications by guiding departments across the foundation to follow key messages and storylines.
• Responsible for any RFP or management of communications agencies.

What skills you need :

• Impactful and articulate communicator
• Advanced writing and editing
• Strong relationship management
• Leadership and strategic acumen
• Creative storyteller
• Deadline-oriented

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in public relations, communications, or journalism
• 8-10 years minimum of related experience
• 2+ years managing a team of direct reports
• Experience collaborating directly with C-suite executives
• Agency experience a plus

JOB SPECIFICS

• Staff position
• Hybrid position
• Must be reachable during non-typical work hours for urgent / immediate communications

LOCATION

This role is based in Boston, MA, and requires your on-site presence every Tuesday and Wednesday at our Brighton office. Additional in-office days may be required at the discretion of your manager.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace.

Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex / gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process.

To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to redacted or by calling redacted .