Vice President of Strategic Communications

Vice President of Strategic Communications

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Constructive Dialogue Institute
Vice President of Strategic Communications

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Vice President of Strategic Communications

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Constructive Dialogue Institute
The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with the skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference. We work with U.S. colleges and universities by providing curricular programming for students, professional development for faculty and staff, and strategic guidance to leadership. Our goal is to foster constructive dialogue at every level of the institution and to create the conditions for lasting organizational change. CDI was co-founded by psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the bestselling author of

The Righteous Mind

and

The Anxious Generation

.
About the Role
CDI is seeking a strategic, media-savvy leader to serve as our Vice President of Strategic Communications. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, the VP will unlock a new chapter of audience growth, and trust-building, bringing us and our insights to a wide audience at a time of unprecedented need and interest in constructive dialogue skill building.
This is a hands-on role focused on messaging, thought leadership, media relations, public affairs, and reputation management. The ideal candidate brings 10–12 years of experience in communications or public affairs, a strong grasp of the political landscape, and a proven track record of growing and engaging audiences.
Responsibilities
Craft and refine CDI’s strategic positioning and messaging

to communicate its mission, impact, and value proposition with clarity and strategic nuance. Ensure that this translates to consistent and compelling messaging across all audience interactions.
Lead CDI’s multi-platform content and distribution strategy,

surfacing its research-backed insights on channels including email campaigns, social media, paid ads, etc. Ensure these align with CDI’s brand and messaging and contribute to leads, engagement, audience growth, and trust building.
Develop and execute a comprehensive media strategy

to position CDI as a leading voice in higher education and bridge-building efforts through high-quality earned media coverage and interviews across national outlets.
Serve as CDI’s primary media and public affairs liaison , participating in speaking opportunities, and cultivating strong relationships with journalists, editorial boards, key influencers, allied organizations, and policymakers through proactive and strategic outreach.
Build and train a bench of CDI spokespeople , including leadership and executives, to ensure all coverage in media is on-message and effective, including in crisis settings.
Implement a system of measurement and benchmarks

that allows CDI to track the impact of its communications efforts and to refine its approach based on data and feedback.
Partner closely with CDI’s Executive Director to identify opportunities and risks

in a fast-moving and sensitive landscape by closely monitoring political developments related to constructive dialogue.
About You
10–12+ years of experience

in communications, PR, or public affairs, including shaping messaging in complex or politically sensitive environments
Strategic and organized —you bring vision and take initiative, but can also deliver on deadline
Skilled communicator

who can translate complex ideas and research into accessible, compelling stories
Collaborative and confident working across teams , especially alongside marketing, research, partnerships, and leadership
Deeply aligned with CDI’s mission

and excited about the timely opportunity to shape national conversations around dialogue and bridge-building
Compensation

—$175,000-$195,000 (based on experience and expertise)
A Mission-Driven Culture

— We practice what we preach, so our work culture is characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness
Remote-First

— CDI was founded as a remote-first organization, and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances
Unlimited PTO

— As well as 13 company holidays
Other Benefits

— Employer-supported health, vision, and dental plans, subsidized parental leave, 3% 401(k) match, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, and a $1,000 annual professional development budget.
Seniority level

Seniority level Executive
Employment type

Employment type Full-time
Job function

Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Education
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