This search is being managed by Beth Kitzinger at Chaloner. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications for the position and their interest to beth@chaloner.com.
Chaloner has partnered with the Center for Reproductive Rights on their search for a Senior Advisor, Executive Communications.
Center Background:
The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is the global leader in using the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights. Headquartered in New York City, the non-profit, non-partisan organization has regional offices in Bogota, Geneva, Nairobi, and Washington, DC, and a staff of approximately 300 diverse professionals. The Center’s compelling human rights mission and reputation for excellence and cutting-edge legal work has powered its exceptional growth trajectory to an operating budget of over $60 million and won the respect of the world’s leading law firms, as reflected in the additional $30 million annually in donated legal services, representing the work last year of 820 lawyers in 46 countries.
The overarching goal of the Center’s new Strategic Plan sets a high mark for impact: By 2030, half of the world’s population will be living under stronger protections for reproductive rights than they do today. The Center has a track record of success to back up this ambitious goal. Since its founding in 1992, the Center’s game-changing litigation and advocacy, combined with its unparalleled expertise in constitutional, comparative, and international human rights law, have transformed how reproductive rights are understood by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide on issues including maternal health, contraception, abortion, and assisted reproduction. It has won groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies, led the development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights, and has built the legal capacity of women’s rights advocates in more than 60 countries and counting.
To learn more about the Center for Reproductive Rights, go to www.reproductiverights.org.
The Role:
The Senior Advisor, Executive Communications will be at the forefront of advancing the mission of the Center for Reproductive Rights by crafting compelling speeches and communications that reflect the vision and values of our organization. This role requires an experienced speechwriter who can translate complex legal issues into accessible, persuasive, and impactful messages in the styles and voices of the Center’s top executives. Primarily writing for our CEO Nancy Northup, the ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, a masterful storyteller, and deeply committed to reproductive rights.
Reporting to the Chief of Staff and positioned within the Office of the President, this role will collaborate very closely with a wide cross-section of teams across the Center including Communications and Marketing, Government and External Relations, Programs, Press, Development, Litigation and more. This role requires a versatile communicator who can write impactful communications for multiple executives, shape overarching executive and crisis communication strategies, and ensure alignment with the organization's goals and messaging.
The Senior Advisor, Executive Communications, will be based in New York City with possible domestic and international travel required.
Key Responsibilities:
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Speech Writing: Develop and write speeches, talking points, presentations, and other communications for Nancy Northup and other executives, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and messaging. Working closely with the CEO, this role will be responsible for a variety of needs including quotes for press, keynote speeches, talking points, and more.
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Thought Leadership: Elevate the thought leadership of executives by developing articles, op-eds, and other written materials that position them as authoritative voices in the field of reproductive rights.
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Fundraising Event Content Development: Provide support for high-profile events, conferences, donor cultivation events and public engagements by writing impactful content and ensuring a consistent and compelling message. This role will be deeply involved in the planning and creation of content for the Center’s fundraising galas. For signature events, this role will draft executive remarks, but will also lead holistic script management to ensure the overall events programs are cohesive and on message.
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Media Engagement: Work in collaboration with the press team to develop key executive quotes and support media opportunities and interviews for executives.
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Internal Communications: Support the development of key internal communications vehicles such as content and talking points for staff meetings and critical emails sent to the full staff on key issues or updates.
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Crisis Communication: Write crisis communications responses, talking points and messaging, ensuring clarity and transparency while maintaining the organization's reputation. Working with the communications team, develop and implement strategies for effective executive communication during sensitive situations or crises.
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Project Management: Work closely with the Office of the President (and the teams of other top executives) to get ahead of upcoming needs and opportunities, prioritizing effectively and creating content efficiently. Establish a process for easy and efficient content reviews by executives.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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12+ years of relevant experience, must include demonstrated experience as a speechwriter, preferably for high-profile executives/electeds.
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Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a keen ability to convey complex issues in a clear and compelling manner, preferably with some experience with legal and/or reproductive rights topics.
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Experience working with an organization with global reach, preferably in a non-profit environment.
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Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
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Crisis communications and reputational risk experience preferred.
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Ability to work collaboratively, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
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Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
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Passionate about reproductive rights and social justice issues.
To Apply:
This search is being managed by Beth Kitzinger at Chaloner. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications for the position and their interest to beth@chaloner.com.
The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.
The role will be based in New York City in a hybrid model; currently 3 days in office, 2 days working from home.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At the Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is $155,000.
Current Benefits Package:
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Health*: The Center pays 85% of the individual premium or 80% of the family premium for a comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage, including infertility. The Center also offers Dental and Vision coverage. (*percentage may differ in various countries)
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Flexibility: The Center currently operates in a hybrid model, allowing staff to work 3 days in the office and work 2 days from home
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Well-being: The Center offers resources to help prevent and recover from burnout through different programs that enable mental, physical and community well-being. The Center offers generous leave including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave. We are also closed the last week of December to allow staff to spend time with their loved ones.
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Investment: After the first year of employment, the Center will contribute 7.5%* of your annual salary to a 401(k) (*only applicable in US and Kenya)
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Center is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all communities to apply. If you are excited about this role and unsure about whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you face an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process please let us know by contacting beth@chaloner.com. We will work with you to provide the accommodation that works best for you.
FLSA Exempt Status: This position is exempt.
Union Status: This position is not covered by the Center’s Bargaining Agreement.
Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Center policy on visa sponsorship for US based positions: Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by The Center for Reproductive Rights.
