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  • Set GiveWell's media and public affairs strategy, including building relationships with journalists and influencers.
  • Own inbound media engagement and lead external response in fast-moving situations.
  • Manage and develop a small team, serving as a key leader in the communications function.

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United States

  • Develop and execute PR strategies across traditional and emerging media to shape public narratives and earn coverage.
  • Build media relationships, coach executives, and lead crisis communications with composure.
  • Partner with policy, marketing, and creative teams to translate complex issues into compelling stories.

Our partner is a mission-driven organization focused on high-impact public narratives and survivor-centered advocacy. They operate with a collaborative team of experienced professionals across policy, marketing, and communications functions.

$130,000–$160,000/yr
US

  • Own Later's PR and communications strategy, aligning press narratives with corporate and product priorities across all three business lines.
  • Build and maintain relationships with tier-1 press, secure earned media, and draft press materials.
  • Partner with Product Marketing, Content, Executive Leadership, and external PR firm to drive high-impact coverage.

Later is the world's most intelligent influencer marketing company, combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance to help brands create unforgettable campaigns. Trusted by leading enterprise brands including Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later fosters a culture rooted in an inclusion-first mindset with a focus on diversity and equity.

Global

  • Serve as primary communications partner to the CEO, providing strategic counsel across internal and external communications.
  • Build thought leadership platforms for executives, securing and preparing them for public speaking and media engagements.
  • Develop key narratives that increase awareness of how Wikipedia works and its value, in alignment with Foundation objectives.

The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects. It is a charitable, not-for-profit organization with staff in over 40 countries, relying on donations and committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace.

New Zealand 5w PTO 9w maternity 9w paternity

  • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to provide strategic communications advice.
  • Translate complex topics into engaging content for internal and external audiences.
  • Identify and manage emerging issues, reputational risks, and media opportunities.

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's largest and most comprehensive university, conducting world-class research and education. With a large and diverse workforce, it fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture committed to equity and wellbeing.

$161,500–$230,000/yr
US 18w maternity 12w paternity

  • Own the company's external communications strategy, including media relations and crisis communications.
  • Partner with executives to develop and activate key narratives across earned and owned channels.
  • Lead PR agencies and build relationships with business and tech media to amplify Webflow's story.

Webflow is the agentic web marketing platform for modern marketing teams, helping organizations build, manage, and optimize high-performing web experiences. It is a privately held company with a culture of grit, fast-paced innovation, and commitment to quality.

US 4w PTO 16w maternity 16w paternity

  • Own the editorial quality and production of GiveWell’s communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Build and manage workflows, editorial standards, and production systems for consistent excellence at scale.
  • Lead planning, prioritization, and resource allocation for the owned-content portfolio.

We research the most cost-effective ways to save and improve lives, sharing our work openly to direct donations to impactful programs. We've grown from directing $1.5 million in 2010 to over $400 million in 2025, and we anticipate our grantmaking to approach $1 billion this year.

$114,800–$165,000/yr
US

  • Own media relations end to end across tier 1, security trades, and non-traditional media.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key reporters covering AI and cybersecurity.
  • Create tier 1 media Q&As and bylines, and serve as a second pen on press releases.

Abnormal AI protects the humans behind the world's most critical organizations from AI-powered cybercrime. Trusted by over 4,500 enterprises, the company uses a behavioral AI platform to stop advanced email and identity attacks.

$205,000–$235,000/yr
Global

  • Develop and execute integrated communications strategies to advance organizational priorities and shape external narratives
  • Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, identifying emerging issues and opportunities
  • Oversee drafting, approval, and dissemination of external materials including press releases, op-eds, and digital content

Onebrief builds collaboration and AI-powered workflow software for military planning and operational coordination. Founded in 2019 and valued at over $2 billion, we are a distributed team of builders from military, operational, and technology backgrounds backed by leading investors.

US

  • Lead strategic communications for a portfolio of complex healthcare accounts, defining integrated strategies that build brand authority and market leadership.
  • Provide executive-level counsel on messaging, positioning, and reputation management while mentoring teams and driving new business development.
  • Maintain deep relationships with top-tier healthcare media and industry influencers, shaping thought leadership and market narratives.

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency partnering with ambitious companies to navigate complexity and lead markets. With a people-first culture and core values of empowerment and inclusion, they foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

US

  • Pioneer innovative PR strategies to catapult visibility and market leadership across global markets.
  • Cultivate powerful media ecosystems with tier-1 journalists and influential voices.
  • Transform leaders into sought-after voices defining the future of small business success.

Constant Contact empowers small businesses and nonprofits to grow online by providing tools and support. The company is an equal opportunity employer with a hybrid workforce and a culture of diversity and inclusion.

$145,000–$160,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO 14w maternity 14w paternity

  • Build and own the earned media function, shaping stories and channels for ShopMy's brand.
  • Develop and execute PR strategies targeting business, trade, creator, technology, and consumer media.
  • Manage media relations, executive thought leadership, and crisis communications while scaling the PR function.

ShopMy is building the infrastructure for human-led curation in e-commerce, helping brands run performance-driven creator programs. The company recently became a unicorn with a $1.5B valuation and backing from top venture capital firms, fostering a fast-paced culture.

Canada

  • Create and lead thought leadership campaigns that turn content, reports, and data into high-impact external campaigns for senior decision-makers.
  • Position people, content, and programming externally by securing speaking opportunities, media placements, and strategic partnerships.
  • Drive external reach and audience growth through distribution across media, social, and paid channels, connecting visibility to subscriber growth and revenue.

Black & White Zebra is an independent media tech company that publishes digital publications to help professionals succeed at work. With 70+ employees, the company combines startup agility, agency creativity, and global diversity, and has been recognized as a top employer in Canada.

$131,200–$160,000/yr
US

  • Lead proactive media relations across security trade, business, and technology press to turn company milestones into earned coverage.
  • Manage an external PR agency, setting scope and priorities while building the communications engine around product launches and events.
  • Partner with security and legal to maintain crisis communications preparedness and establish measurement for share of voice and sentiment.

LastPass delivers Secure Access Essentials, helping individuals and organizations manage and protect access to AI, applications, and credentials. Trusted by more than 100,000 businesses and millions of users worldwide, the company blends strong security with everyday simplicity and fosters a high-growth, collaborative remote-first culture.

US

  • Shape how the companies show up in the world by owning the communications strategy and translating business, product, and brand happenings into compelling stories.
  • Cultivate and deepen relationships with top-tier journalists, newsletter writers, and podcasters to generate high-impact coverage across business, consumer, and lifestyle press.
  • Partner with the CMO and Brand Marketing Director to raise the bar on brand storytelling, campaigns, and earned activations.

Boatsetter and Getmyboat are the world's leading boat rental marketplaces, connecting millions of people with unforgettable experiences on the water. They are a fully remote, globally distributed team with a culture of transparency and trust.

Global

  • Develop and implement the organization's Public Relations, Earned Media and Corporate Communications Strategy.
  • Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key influencers while managing media enquiries and press releases.
  • Lead reputation monitoring, crisis communications, and internal communications to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

They are a global Christian grant-making foundation based in Europe. They receive donations from individuals and entities worldwide and process grants to charities.

$52,200–$70,800/yr
New Zealand 5w PTO 6w maternity 6w paternity

  • Develop and pitch stories to build the University's profile and reputation.
  • Write media releases, key messages, and external communications content.
  • Build strong media relationships and support spokespeople for media engagement.

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university, dedicated to creating knowledge and transforming lives. With over 47,000 students and 6,000 staff, it offers a vibrant and inclusive community with a focus on communications.

US

  • Lead enterprise communications strategy across PR, corporate communications, and learner/alumni communications as a key executive team member.
  • Oversee a team of three directors to ensure cohesive storytelling that advances the college's purpose and growth goals.
  • Build and maintain KPI dashboards to measure the effectiveness of communications across all audience functions.

Nightingale College is a higher education institution focused on nursing and healthcare professions, using a blended-distance learning model to serve diverse communities. The company has graduated nearly 5,000 nurses and emphasizes a culture of professional development, work-life integration, and fun.

$84,000–$126,000/yr
US

  • Serve as the CEO's trusted communications advisor, shaping strategy and channel decisions across the company.
  • Own Karat's media presence end to end, securing and converting press, podcast, and broadcast interest into coverage.
  • Architect campaigns that put Karat's thought leadership, corporate milestones, and product launches in front of industry and customers.

Karat is the world's largest interviewing company, providing a powerful system for technical leaders to hire top engineers. The company has a Communications team committed to sharpening market understanding through channels, campaigns, and executive presence.

Germany Europe

  • Shape how the brand, products, technology, and creators are positioned across influential media and cultural conversations.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with influential journalists and media contacts, particularly across U.S. technology, entertainment, lifestyle, and creator economy publications.
  • Develop compelling narratives around AI, entertainment, creator technology, and emerging digital experiences.

Our partner is an ambitious, fast-growing AI and creator technology business. They have a diverse, creative, and ambitious international team in a fast-paced startup environment.

$130,000–$150,000/yr
Global

  • Lead communications strategy and execution to drive awareness of LucidLink's platform across target audiences.
  • Shift market perception through media coverage and storytelling, positioning LucidLink as an AI company.
  • Own analyst relations and drive proactive content strategy to tell market-impact stories.

LucidLink is a file streaming platform that gives teams instant access to data in the cloud without downloading or syncing. With over 230 employees and a values-led culture, they serve more than 4,000 companies including Adobe and Spotify.