Change.org is searching for a Director of Conservative Content to lead and execute our US conservative strategy and communications team to engage conservative audiences and shifting our brand perception, through a range of tactics including highlighting campaigns they care about and bringing trust and participation on our platform. As a key member of our Communications team, you’ll drive a national conservative communications strategy that builds our brand narrative, secures top-tier media coverage, and drives trust and engagement through high-impact storytelling and media relationships.
Change.org is the world’s largest platform for democracy.
At a time when dissatisfaction with democracy globally is at an all-time high, we’re investing heavily in using AI to build the most powerful tools in the world to give people greater voice, while bringing people across the political spectrum together to identify shared solutions.
Our core petitions platform, used by more than 100 million people annually, is growing rapidly - and we are rebuilding it from the ground-up using new tools to turn anyone into a powerful civic leader on the issues they care about. Soon we will launch a new platform to identify the >80% of issues that most people agree on, locally and nationally, and to mobilize hundreds of millions of people to advocate for those common-ground solutions.
To realize this vision, we’re expanding the most talented team in the world at the intersection of technology and social impact - all focused every day on building healthier democracies globally.
Key Outcomes:
Design and drive the strategic development to build and tell our overall brand narrative with conservative audiences.
Set and lead a national conservative media engagement strategy to secure top-tier coverage across channels and outlets.
Oversee high-impact pitches that shape public discourse, drive awareness, adoption, engagement and trust with conservative audiences.
Maintain and grow a global network of high-leverage media relationships across all outlets including editors, producers, journalists, influencers, podcasters, etc.
The most important core competencies for the role are:
Extensive, high-trust network of key conservative media decision-makers — including senior editors, executive producers, influential journalists. Proven ability to mobilize network to secure high-impact coverage;
Drives strategic functional alignment across executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and influence to advance Change.org’s brand, reputation, and impact.
Deep understanding of the evolving conservative media and communications landscape, can identify the most influential platforms and voices. Uses data-driven insights to guide teams in driving awareness, adoption and engagement.
Strong executive, corporate and crisis communication skills, both written and verbal, with a track record of influencing diverse audiences, from internal leadership to global media.
Target experience:
8-10+ years of experience in strategic corporate communications, media relations, public affairs, or public relations
Proven track record of shaping media narratives and leading successful engagement with top-tier conservative media outlets, including broadcast, digital, print, and emerging platforms.
Demonstrated success in securing and sustaining high-profile media coverage that aligns with organizational goals, mitigates reputational risk, and drives meaningful brand and mission outcomes.
Interested? Great! Here's what you should know:
This is a full time role and we are open to folks in the United States.
Our compensation philosophy is based on pay equity. All of our salaries are determined before we launch a role – they are based on a predetermined salary scale, the level on that scale and the cost of labor for that location. The annual salary of a Director of Conservative Content is $230,000 in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY, and is $218,500 in Austin, Boston, Chicago, DC, LA and Seattle, and is $195,500 in all other US locations.
Benefits and perks also vary based on location.
Our evaluation processis as follows:
Recruiter Screen
Hiring Manager Screen
Take Home Assignment
Team Interview
Exec Interview
We recognize that people assess their qualifications differently, and you may not meet every requirement listed. If you believe you could be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply.
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