VP of Strategic Communications

• Lead CDI's communications strategy and narrative, setting annual editorial priorities and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership.
• Elevate CDI's executive and thought leadership profile through op-eds, media placements, and public appearances.
• Drive earned media presence and manage crisis communications to protect organizational reputation.
• Provide editorial leadership for owned media, including newsletter and blog, and manage the Communications & Content Manager.

This role amplifies CDI's mission to equip the next generation with skills for constructive dialogue across differences, fostering healthier democratic discourse and reducing polarization in higher education and beyond.

• 10–12 years of experience in strategic communications or PR with a track record of building organizational reputation in complex environments.
• Established media relationships across national, higher education, and mission-aligned press.
• Exceptional judgment and ability to navigate politically sensitive situations with nonpartisan restraint.
• Strong writer and editor with experience producing high-quality thought leadership and executive communications.

Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the posting. The role offers the opportunity to build a communications function from the ground up at a mission-driven nonprofit co-founded by Jonathan Haidt.

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-partisan nonprofit that equips U.S. college students and faculty with skills to communicate and collaborate across lines of difference, aiming to foster constructive dialogue and lasting organizational change in higher education.