Interim Vice President – Marketing & Communications

Role Overview

• Support execution of Upwardly Global’s existing integrated communications and marketing strategy
• Ensure timely delivery of content and ensure consistency across organizational messaging, voice, and brand positioning
• Review and edit all content
• Implement existing strategy around thought leadership and narrative development in terms of immigrant workforce inclusion, economic mobility, workforce development, and the future of work
• Advise senior leadership on communications strategy, positioning, and reputational considerations
• Collaborate with development team and executive leadership to plan, promote, and execute Upwardly Global’s four-city “CEO Tour.”
• Lead oversight and deliverables for all projects overseen by the Marketing & Communications team, including collateral for events, written communications, and hiring external vendors such as photographers
• Manage relationships with external PR and executive communications partners
• Ensure execution of media relations strategy
• Review and edit PR materials, including talking points, op-eds, speeches, media statements, and external messaging
• Ensure timely responses to interview opportunities and media requests; help identify and tap staff and alumni for interviews as needed
• Work with the Director of Digital Marketing on content strategy across web, email, social media, blog, and marketing collateral
• Ensure communications efforts are audience-centered, data-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities
• Manage and support members of the Marketing & Communications team, including external consultants and vendors as needed
• Act as the lead point of contact for PR partners
• Support the Director of Digital Marketing in managing relationships with paid ads/digital content partners
• Support the Project Manager in managing the relationship with the web partner
• Ensure reasonable delegation of tasks across the team and perform daily check-ins on progress
• Help team planning of content calendar, including playing a leadership role in weekly brainstorms and monthly planning calls
• Lead weekly Marketing & Communications team meetings
• Manage four direct reports on the Marketing & Communications team
• Collaborate closely with Development, Programs, Partnerships, Product, and Executive teams
• Maintain communications workflows, approvals, and editorial planning processes

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in marketing and communications, including leadership roles at the Director or Senior Director level; VP-level experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience operating within an established communications function, with a focus on continuity, execution, and supporting existing strategy
• Demonstrated ability to step into an existing strategy and ensure continuity of execution in a fast-paced environment
• Strong experience partnering with senior leadership on communications strategy, messaging, and positioning
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience reviewing and shaping executive communications (op-eds, speeches, and media materials)
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience managing and supporting teams, including direct reports, consultants, and external vendors
• Familiarity with digital marketing channels (web, email, social) and data-informed communications strategies
• Ability to step into an interim leadership role with minimal onboarding and quickly build trust across teams
• Experience working cross-functionally across departments such as development, programs, and executive leadership

Benefits

• Competitive; structured based on experience and engagement type