Wikimedia Foundation
**Job Title:** Advancement Communications Lead
**Company:** Wikimedia Foundation
**Location:** Remote
**Experience Required:**
– Extensive experience in communications, journalism, or public relations, with a focus on developing communications strategies for diverse audiences.
– Proven ability to craft and deliver strategic announcements across various media platforms.
– Strong diplomatic and advisory skills to support senior leadership in crafting communications on complex issues.
– Experience working with senior leadership and boards is a plus.
**Skills & Qualifications:**
– Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, adapt, and meet deadlines under pressure.
– Detail-oriented with a passion for writing, editing, and proofreading across multiple mediums.
– Curiosity and enthusiasm for research and information-gathering.
– Skilled and creative writer excited about storytelling for mission-driven organizations.
– Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
– Strong understanding of various media platforms (blogs, internal newsletters, organization websites) and best practices for effective communication.
**About the Company:**
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, dedicated to making knowledge freely available to everyone. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on donations to support our mission. Our team is remote-first, with staff and contractors based in over 40 countries. We value diversity and inclusion, embracing individuals from various backgrounds to contribute to our shared goal of free knowledge for all.
