Senior Movement Communications Specialist - Remote

Overview

The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a Senior Movement Communications Specialist to work with product and technology teams on their collaboration with Wikimedia communities.

In Short

• Craft agile communications strategies for product and technology activities.
• Deepen connections with online volunteer editors through multi-lingual communications.
• Regularly meet with product teams to understand project plans and challenges.
• Monitor community channels for news and proactively respond to questions.
• Facilitate two-way dialogue between Wikimedia communities and product teams.
• Work towards inclusive communications by addressing gaps among underrepresented groups.
• Build trust by communicating the Foundation’s work in context.
• Contribute to best practices in Movement Communications.
• Support the Movement Communications team with other organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Excellent written English and fluency in at least one other language.
• Organized, efficient, and proactive with deadlines.
• Knowledge of Wikimedia communities' dynamics and cultures.
• Familiarity with the product development lifecycle.
• Experience leading discussions with volunteers in various formats.
• Experience implementing agile communications strategies.
• Emotionally mature and self-reliant.
• Competence in remote and intercultural team settings.
• Experience working with both technical and non-technical individuals.

Benefits

• Work in a remote-first organization with a diverse workforce.
• Competitive and equitable salary structure.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.
• Supportive work environment that values inclusivity.
• Flexibility in work hours to accommodate different time zones.