Apply Now: Communications Manager (Remote) at Co-Impact

Are you an experienced communications professional passionate about storytelling, global development, and gender equality? The global philanthropic organization Co-Impact is hiring a Communications Manager to strengthen its global voice and amplify impact across health, education, and economic systems. This fully remote, full-time role is open to candidates authorized to work in the United Kingdom or the United States (East Coast) and offers an annual salary of $112,000 plus a generous benefits package.

If you have strong editorial skills, experience in development or philanthropy, and a passion for telling impactful stories, this opportunity could be a great fit.

About Co-Impact

Co-Impact is a global collaborative that brings together local changemakers and funders to strengthen health, education, and economic systems. The organization focuses on large-scale systems change, aiming to address the root causes of inequality affecting women, girls, and marginalized communities.

Working across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Co-Impact provides large, flexible grants and strategic support to partners leading transformative initiatives in their communities. Through its partnerships and funding model, the organization aims to benefit more than 600 million people and deploy over $1 billion by 2030.

About the Communications Manager Role

The Communications Manager will play a key role in strengthening Co-Impact’s external communications and storytelling. Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, the role involves developing compelling content, managing communications projects, and supporting media engagement to advance the organization’s mission and visibility.

This is a hands-on position for a communications professional who can move seamlessly between strategy and execution, producing high-quality content for diverse audiences in a fast-paced global environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Impact Storytelling and Content Creation

• Translate strategic priorities into clear, consistent messaging and high-quality content

• Lead editorial development of key communications materials

• Create compelling impact stories and maintain the organization’s story bank

• Develop reports, campaign materials, and leadership communications

• Draft talking points, Q&A documents, briefing notes, and background materials

• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and messaging

2. Media Support and External Positioning

• Coordinate with media agencies and partners for media outreach

• Support both proactive and reactive media engagement during major announcements

• Monitor the media landscape and guide communications strategy

3. Communications Planning and Project Management

• Develop and manage communications plans and timelines

• Coordinate across teams to gather information and produce content

• Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously

• Provide updates and ensure stakeholders remain aligned

Why Join Co-Impact?

Working with Co-Impact offers the opportunity to:

• Shape global narratives around systems change and gender equality

• Work with leading funders and changemakers worldwide

• Contribute to initiatives benefiting hundreds of millions of people

• Join a diverse, mission-driven global team

If you are passionate about storytelling for social impact and want to support transformative global initiatives, this role offers a meaningful platform to do so.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, media relations, or related fields

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills

• Experience producing communications materials under tight deadlines

• Experience collaborating with designers or creative teams

• Background in philanthropy, development, or gender equality sectors

• Experience working with funders or Global South contexts is strongly preferred

• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)

• A university degree in communications, media, or a related field

• Ability to work across time zones and travel when needed

Knowledge of gender equality and systems change approaches will be an added advantage.

Essential Skills

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate strategy into messaging

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across cultures

• Sound judgment and analytical thinking

• Experience supporting senior leaders and managing stakeholder expectations

• High integrity, professionalism, and adaptability in global environments

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Salary and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $112,000

• Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

• Location Eligibility: United Kingdom or United States (East Coast)

• Benefits: Generous benefits package

Co-Impact follows a compensation philosophy based on equity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring fair compensation regardless of gender, race, or nationality.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply here.

Your cover letter should also confirm that you are authorized to live and work in the UK or US (East Coast).

Application Deadline:
March 30, 2026 (5:00 PM Eastern Time)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is strongly encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates can expect to hear from the recruitment team by the end of April 2026.

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