Communications Lead, Wikimedia Enterprise (Contract)
Core
Primary communications partner for Wikimedia Enterprise, shaping external messaging, media relations, and thought leadership to drive organic demand for commercial content reusers.
Role type
Senior Communications Lead (Contract)
Builds
External visibility and organic demand for Wikimedia Enterprise services
Domain
Nonprofit / Open Knowledge / B2B Tech
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
External communications strategy, earned media strategy, thought leadership, media relations, stakeholder management, reputational risk management, crisis communication, copywriting, editorial judgment, data-driven performance tracking, agency management
Preferred skills
Nonprofit/open-source experience, AI/data licensing knowledge, Wikimedia movement familiarity, tech/media background
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop external communications strategy; build relationships with reporters and conference organizers; serve as primary media liaison; partner on narratives and thought leadership; guide and review marketing/communications materials; coordinate end-to-end launch workflows; align growth plan with communications calendar; manage external vendor relationships; use data to refine messaging; set goals and track KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
