Director of Communications / Journalist
Work type: Full time or part time
Location: Remote / home based
Position basis: Voluntary
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director of Communications / Journalist to lead the organisation’s communications strategy and produce high-quality journalistic content that strengthens public engagement, credibility, and impact. This role combines strategic communications leadership with strong editorial and reporting capability. The successful applicant will shape the organisation’s public voice, manage media and messaging, and deliver accurate, compelling, and values-aligned content for international audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead a communications strategy that supports Secular Index’s mission, campaigns, publications, and international profile.
Write, edit, and publish clear, accurate, and engaging journalistic content, including articles, reports, statements, media releases, opinion pieces, and digital content.
Oversee the organisation’s editorial standards, tone, messaging, and public positioning.
Monitor relevant global developments and identify opportunities for timely commentary, reporting, and public engagement.
Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, partners, publishers and relevant stakeholders.
Manage the organisation’s communications channels, including the online presence, publications, newsletters, and social media platforms.
Manage events, ceremonies, sponsorships, and press conferences.
Ensure all published content is factual, ethically produced, legally aware, and aligned with the organisation’s standards and goals.
Track communications performance and recommend improvements based on reach, engagement, and impact.
Required Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications, preferably a master’s degree in journalism, communications, media, public policy, international relations, or a related discipline.
Minimum of five years’ relevant managerial experience.
Demonstrated ability to write and edit to a high professional standard for public, media, and stakeholder audiences.
Experience developing strategic communications in a not-for-profit, advocacy, media, research, or international organisation context.
Personal Attributes
Clear commitment to the core values of Secular Index.
High integrity and sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong commitment to accuracy, fairness, and clarity.
Strategic thinker with initiative and adaptability.
Comfortable operating in an international and mission-driven environment.