Senior Communications & Strategy Manager

Senior Communications & Strategy Manager

Reports to: Sr. Director of Communications

Location: New York City [Hybrid]

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Status: Exempt

Who We Are.

WhyHunger believes a world without hunger is possible. We provide critical resources to support grassroots movements and fuel community solutions rooted in social, environmental, racial and economic justice. We are working to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food in the U.S. and around the world. Founded in 1975, WhyHunger has been at the forefront of the movement to address the root causes of hunger and build a more just and equitable food system for nearly 50 years. Learn more at WhyHunger.org

The Opportunity.

The Senior Communication & Strategy Manager will lead the development and execution of communication strategies and campaigns to enhance the visibility and impact of WhyHunger’s work. This role requires a strategic mindset, a passion for social change, and a deep understanding of effective communications and marketing tactics and platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in both strategy development and digital marketing, exceptional supervisory and people skills, and the ability to manage complex projects across teams. As part of a fast-paced, diverse team, this role will help drive impactful communications that inspire, motivate and activate key audiences to further WhyHunger’s mission. The successful candidate will thrive in both crafting strategic plans and rolling up their sleeves to bring them to life. If you enjoy balancing high-level vision with hands-on execution, this role is perfect for you. The Senior Communications & Strategy Manager will supervise the Social Media Specialist.

Key Responsibilities.

Strategy & Oversight:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to meet objectives, reach target audiences and grow the organization’s visibility and impact.
• Craft and maintain a cohesive brand narrative across platforms to engage diverse audiences and meet strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement digital marketing strategies, including management of the website.
• Supervise and develop staff, fostering a collaborative and unified team environment.
• Provide strategic oversight and supervisory support to grow our social media strategies, including paid, organic, and influencer campaigns.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement crisis communication plans to manage and mitigate potential risks to the organization’s reputation.
• Ensure all communications adhere to WhyHunger’s brand identity and guidelines.

Project & Stakeholder Management:

• Plan and implement communication campaigns to support fundraising, advocacy, narrative and program initiatives, collaborating with cross-departmental teams and actively engage in hands-on tasks to achieve results.
• Collaborate with staff and consultants to ensure messaging and communications at events enhance WhyHunger’s brand identity, increase visibility and engage target audiences.
• Collaborate with the Content & Creative Director to seamlessly integrate content into overall strategy, campaigns and events.
• Contribute to content production, including written and visual content, press releases, newsletters, annual reports, speeches, and social media posts, ensuring consistency, branding and clarity in messaging.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, Board, partners, influencers and brands, to tell the organization’s story effectively and advance communication strategies.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines, while maintaining high standards of quality.

Data & Innovation:

• Collaborate with the team to set and meet KPIs, campaign goals and growth targets.
• Utilize analytics to track and measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and make data-informed decisions to optimize performance.
• Create reports, data-driven analysis and easily digestible summaries that translate the impact of our strategies to diverse audiences, internally and externally.
• Continuously seek out new tools, methodologies, and industry trends to enhance communication strategies and strengthen the team.

Qualifications & Core Competencies:

• 5-7 years of experience in strategic communications within the nonprofit sector, including staff management, and a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• A passion for WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, economic, and environmental justice, and a desire to be part of an anti-racist organizational culture.
• Proven ability to craft and implement comprehensive strategies that advance communications and marketing goals.
• Strategic mindset capable of weaving a cohesive brand story across various platforms to engage diverse audiences and achieve benchmarks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a successful track record in driving content-driven marketing and messaging campaigns.
• Strong supervisory abilities with a talent for developing people and unifying teams.
• Proven ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on execution, ensuring effective and efficient implementation of initiatives.
• Superior workflow and project management skills, with a proven ability to set and meet deadlines and manage budgets.
• Strong understanding of WhyHunger’s core work and expertise in transforming complex information into clear, engaging messages tailored to target audiences through effective channels.
• In-depth knowledge of communications and marketing tactics, including social media strategy (both paid and organic), content marketing, web management, crisis communications, donor campaigns, and experiential engagement.
• Interest in finding, testing, and leveraging new technologies, tools, and platforms to improve results.
• Proficiency in using analytics to make data-informed decisions and recommendations.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment and the skills to lead diverse stakeholders towards a shared goal.
• Experience with website management, newsletter production, storytelling, and message development.
• Experience in influencer marketing, narrative change, policy or advocacy a plus.
• Flexibility, initiative, and a sense of humor.
• Ability to represent WhyHunger at evening or weekend events and travel as needed.

If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application.

Salary & Benefits

WhyHunger is committed to internal pay equity and livable wages. The salary range for this position $85K- $95K This employee will be eligible for WhyHunger’s generous benefits package, which includes medical insurance coverage for the employee and family, 30 days of paid vacation plus office closure for a week in the summer and a week at the end of the year, 5-hour Fridays, 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer contribution, and more. Full details will be provided.

WhyHunger is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist organization. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical conditions, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the whyhungercommsjobs@gmail.com. The deadline to apply is Feb 29st. We accept applications on a rolling basis, so please apply early!