The Communications team collaborates with program teams and other colleagues across the Foundation to create and implement strategic communications plans that enhance the impact of MacArthur’s work and the work of grantees. The team is responsible for the Foundation's strategic efforts to communicate with the press, public, and policymakers, including media relations, web and social media efforts, printed materials, and events. The team also provides communications support and advice to MacArthur’s leadership, staff, and grantees.
Team members include the Managing Director; three Communications Officers, who lead program communications; three Associates, respectively focused on Web, social media, and writing/research projects; an Administrator; and outside consultants/firms as needed. The Department Administrator provides administrative support to the Managing Director, Communications, and other team members; assists with vendor contracts, bill processing, and budget tracking; and edits and proofreads information to be distributed internally and externally.
The Content Manager is an experienced, organized, project manager who will oversee the logistics of content creation and be responsible for supporting a team of communications officers in bringing communications and media relations plans to life; an entrepreneurial and collaborative colleague; and a results-oriented team player who gets things done.