Director of Marketing and Communications

About the role

A partner company is recruiting a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead and scale an integrated marketing and communications function within a rapidly growing global organization. The role shapes the organization's brand, public presence and communications strategy, works closely with the CEO and senior leadership, and oversees media relations, brand development, content and marketing. It is based in Turkey.

Key responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of senior leaders for Media, Brand and Content and Marketing, defining the department's structure, priorities and performance expectations
• Develop and execute an integrated strategy that strengthens brand positioning, reaches new audiences and turns awareness into engagement
• Shape public narratives, exercise independent editorial judgment and protect the organization's reputation
• Maintain trust with communities, major donors, senior leadership and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with aligned organizations and act as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership

Required profile

• Significant experience in marketing, communications, media relations or brand strategy, with broad expertise across these disciplines
• Experience leading teams through managers or senior leaders, and building and scaling functions in fast-growing environments
• Experience in publicly visible or reputationally sensitive environments, with strong editorial judgment
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Alignment with the organization's mission; previous employment in or membership of the effective altruism community is not required

What we offer

• International compensation adjusted from the US salary and converted to the candidate's local currency
• Private health insurance and flexible working hours in a fully remote environment
• $6,000 annual professional development allowance and $6,000 mental health support allowance
• Extended parental leave, ergonomic equipment and at least 25 days of paid vacation
• Access to an office in Oxford, UK, and 4-6 annual trips including team retreats
• Full-time position with an anticipated start date of January 2027 or earlier