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 are: Managing Director, two Senior Communications Officers, Communications Officer, Content Manager, Senior Online Communications Specialist, Social & Digital Media Associate, Department Administrator, Communications Associate, and outside consultants/firms, as needed.
The Senior Communications Officer is an experienced strategist who manages communications for a portfolio of MacArthur’s programmatic work; an entrepreneurial and collaborative colleague who helps program teams build and execute strategic communications plans that contribute to program goals and overall impact; and is a results-oriented team player who gets things done. He/She will also work with the Managing Director on special projects that benefit communications across the Foundation’s programs.