The Communications Division uses creative and strategic tools to further the mission of the National Geographic Society (NGS), while maintaining our place as one of the world’s most trusted non-profit organizations and global brands. The team’s creative minds develop and execute mission-driven, on-brand and strategic communications, marketing, creative and impact media for the NGS and amplify this content on our own channels, across National Geographic Partners (NGP), and through outside partners and earned media. The team is composed of six integrated departments: Engagement and Marketing Strategy, Brand, Creative, Strategic Communications, Executive Communications, and Content and Editorial.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Executive Communications, the Director of Executive Communications will fill a critical role as a writer and thought partner, to increase the executive visibility of the Society’s primary ambassador, its CEO. The Director will provide writing support and counsel for all communications on behalf of the CEO and other senior leaders, as necessary, with the ability to properly handle confidential and sensitive information. Success in this role requires outstanding written and oral communication skills, including significant expertise writing in the “voice” of the National Geographic Society’s executive leaders.

• Lead the development and manage the positioning/message development of Executive Communications materials that support and amplify the work of the CEO, including speeches, scripts, talking points, newsletters, letters, statements, invitations, presentation materials, and other executive communications. Lead the development of executive visibility support for other senior leaders as needed. Collaborate with internal and external partners; liaise with internal subject-matter experts and department research resources. (35%)
  
• Lead the review of outbound communications developed across the organization with the CEO and other senior leaders as signatory, with excellent attention to detail to ensure factual accuracy, proofreading, and alignment with executive “voice,” and brand/organizational messaging. (25%)
  
• Work closely with the Senior Director, Executive Communications to assist with updating and executing the Executive Communications strategy to increase visibility of the CEO, senior leaders, and the Society’s overall external narrative. Proactively identify and secure speaking engagements at desired conferences and events and provide on-the-ground staff support, where needed. Coordinate with internal partners to secure thought leadership opportunities including thought pieces, op-eds, earned media and other external-facing outreach opportunities. Oversee the management and vetting of incoming speaking requests/appearances. (25%)
  
• Oversee and ensure execution of social media strategy for the CEO, including editorial planning, social copy and content creation, social media engagement, monitoring, analysis and reporting. (10%)

Hybrid - At the Society, 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. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Wednesday plus either Tuesday or Thursday. Because we recognize that we can effectively work remotely, this designation has been updated to provide more flexibility, both in the days staff choose to come into the office and how often they are expected to be at Base Camp. And of course, Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if they prefer.