Communications Manager
Center for Global DevelopmentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted December 8, 2025
73000 - 82000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Center for Global Development is a non-partisan research organization based in Washington, D.C. and London, dedicated to reducing global poverty and inequality through independent policy analysis in areas such as global health, migration, displacement, humanitarian policy, sustainable development finance, technology, education, gender equality, energy, and financial inclusion. CGD's commitment to transparency, diversity, mutual respect, and a collegial work environment makes it a distinctive player in the field of international development.
Job Description
The Center for Global Development is seeking a Communications Manager to join its dynamic Communications team. The successful candidate will contribute to the team's efforts to increase the influence, inclusiveness, and impact of the Center's research, commentary, and policy analysis.
Requirements
- Develop and manage communications strategies and plans for several CGD research programs and teams
- Serve as the main press point-person to amplify the work of research in designated areas
- Coordinate with the Director of Communications and wider Communications team to ensure that communications plans include web, publication, social media, and newsletter strategies for all outputs
- Work with other Communications Managers and Senior Communications Managers to respond to incoming press inquiries in a timely and strategic manner
- Track performance of communications efforts, including media monitoring, emails, and web data, for programmatic teams
- Develop and execute in-person and virtual, public and private events for designated research teams
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Robust medical, vision and dental benefits
- Employer retirement contribution
- Commuter benefits
