• Develop and execute an integrated communications and external affairs strategy aligned with organizational goals, theory of change, and financial sustainability plan. • Serve as principal counsel to the CEO and Executive Team on public positioning, message discipline, crisis response, and sequencing of public statements. • Advise the Executive Team and Board of Directors on reputational risk and narrative exposure. • Own Tides’ brand architecture, persona, voice, and narrative frame across all external channels and audiences. • Drive Tides’ narrative proactively in the broader social sector landscape. • Monitor and track how mission-related issues are being framed, weaponized, or reshaped across media, political, and cultural spaces. • Exercise disciplined judgment on when to lead public conversation, when to amplify coalition partners, and when strategic restraint better serves the mission. • Oversee content strategy spanning earned media, owned channels, executive thought leadership, annual reports, and Tides publications. • Lead integrated marketing strategy across brand, digital, email, social, advertising, and campaign channels to build awareness, engagement, and action among target audiences. • Set and manage marketing/engagement growth goals and KPIs, including digital reach, audience growth, and supporter acquisition, that build Tides’ brand visibility and public presence, translating results into conversion metrics in partnership with Business Development. • Oversee Tides’ website, digital properties, and marketing technology stack; ensure data-informed decision-making and appropriate investment in analytics, CRM, and automation tools. • Direct brand and creative development, including visual identity, design systems, and campaign creative, working with in-house staff and agency partners. • Partner with Tides Foundation, Tides Center, and Business Development leadership to lead public-facing campaigns, mobilization moments, and integrated marketing calendars. • Partner with the Chief Programs Officer to align communications with fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, and major-gift engagement. • Partner with Tides Foundation, Tides Center, and Business Development to co-develop donor-facing content that demonstrates impact, addresses current-moment concerns, and reinforces the case for sustained and expanded investment. • Support Board communications, including board meeting preparation, board-facing updates, and ambassadorship materials. • Partner with the Executive Team, the People Team, and Internal Communications staff to ensure external positioning and internal messaging are coordinated, particularly ahead of significant announcements, crises, and politically sensitive external statements. • Lead and maintain a shared messaging architecture so talking points, positioning documents, and narrative frames are consistent across staff-facing and public-facing channels. • Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing marketing and external communications team; coach direct reports and cultivate strength within the function. • Manage the marketing and external communications budget, including agency, consultant, platform, production, and paid media spend. • In partnership with the Chief People Officer, co-lead Tides’ internal communications team, integrating internal and external communications strategies and messaging as applicable. • Select, manage, and hold accountable external agency and vendor partners; build a trusted "extended team" model that scales capacity without permanent headcount. • Establish KPIs and reporting cadence across marketing performance, external communications, reputation health, earned media impact, and audience growth. • Lead proactive national media strategy, cultivating relationships with reporters, editors, and opinion leaders across mainstream, movement, and ideologically diverse outlets. • Direct executive visibility strategy, including speaking engagements, op-ed placement, broadcast appearances, and conference presence. • Prepare the CEO and designated spokespeople for high-stakes interviews and public-facing events. • Build and maintain relationships with peer national organizations, state and regional affiliates, philanthropic intermediaries, and sector communications networks. • Represent Tides in sector-wide narrative coordination, shared-research efforts, and joint response on issues where collective voice amplifies impact. • Serve as a public representative of Tides at select conferences, convenings, and sector events. • Partner with the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer to manage the intersection of communications with regulatory, legal, financial, and investigative risk. • Own organizational crisis communications planning, playbook maintenance, and live response. • Coordinate with Executive Team and Senior Leaders during incidents, whether internal or external. • Maintain a pre-approved response architecture for attack vectors so the organization can move with speed when required.

• Conducts comprehensive research on communication messaging and strategies to evaluate effectiveness of communications campaigns. • Provides technical advice on methodology approaches to accomplish project objectives (e.g., research design, analytical techniques, sampling methods). • Coordinates internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute evaluation and research studies. • Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate. • Manages a small research team and provides mentoring and oversight to manage performance. • Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs. • Provides expert advice and contributes to technical execution of projects, including data collection, instrument design, report development, analysis and synthesis of findings or other deliverables. • Synthesizes findings from multiple data sources and translates complex results into clear and compelling insights. • Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for communications research and evaluation projects and may lead technical sections. • Develops and implements processes and procedures that enhance team efficiency and project effectiveness. • Establishes and maintains quality assurance processes to ensure technical accuracy and integrity across all project activities. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Role Description sandan AI bringt Künstliche Intelligenz in den deutschen Mittelstand — nicht als Folien, sondern als Systeme, die im Alltag laufen. Und diese Geschichte muss erzählt werden. Als Werkstudent:in in Kommunikation & PR machst du aus KI-Themen, Kundenprojekten und Team-Momenten Content, bei dem Menschen hängen bleiben. Echte Projekte - kein Kaffeekochen ;) 100 % remote - Geschichten rund um KI, Kunden und Team erzählen — für LinkedIn, Instagram, Blog und Newsletter - Content-Ideen entwickeln, Texte schreiben, Posts und kleine Kampagnen umsetzen - Case Studies und Referenzen aufbereiten - Kommunikations- und PR-Anlässe mitgestalten (Launches, Events, Meetups) - Redaktionsplan pflegen, Community und Kommentare betreuen - KI-Tools nutzen, um schneller und besser zu produzieren Qualifications - An der Uni bis mindestens SS 2027 (Studium in Kommunikation, PR, Journalismus, Medien, Marketing o. Ä.) - Schreibstark — du bringst komplexe Themen klar und mit Haltung auf den Punkt - Bock auf Storytelling und ein Gespür für Formate und Trends (LinkedIn, Instagram) - Textproben/Arbeitsproben, die deine Handschrift zeigen (Pflicht) - Eigenständig, ideenreich, verlässlich - Deutsch auf muttersprachlichem Niveau (C2, sicher in Wort und Schrift) — deine Texte müssen sitzen; gutes Englisch Requirements - Nice to have: Erfahrung mit KI-Tools und Grundlagen in Bild/Video Benefits - Faire Werkstudentenvergütung - je nach Erfahrung - 100 % remote, flexible Zeiten rund um deine Vorlesungen - Echte Reichweite und Themen mit Substanz — kein Praktikanten-Kleinklein - Voller Zugang zu den besten KI-Tools für deinen Workflow - Quartalsweise Team-Meetups in Berlin - MacBook für deine Arbeit - Lernen an der KI-Front Company Description sandan AI is a pioneering AI platform with integrated marketing intelligence, empowering businesses and individuals to unlock the full potential of AI and data-driven marketing. We combine consulting expertise with technological development, complemented by our sandan academy, to make knowledge and tools accessible to everyone ready to master the Next Now.

Role Description Ripple Effect is seeking a Communications Research & Evaluation Manager to lead and deliver high-quality communications research, program evaluations, and evidence-based insights that improve communication strategies and outcomes for our clients. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and team supervision to ensure research and evaluation projects are methodologically sound, completed on time and within budget, and generate actionable recommendations. - Conducts comprehensive research on communication messaging and strategies to evaluate effectiveness of communications campaigns. - Provides technical advice on methodology approaches to accomplish project objectives (e.g., research design, analytical techniques, sampling methods). - Coordinates internal resources and external consultants and vendors to execute evaluation and research studies. - Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget and are technically sound and accurate. - Manages a small research team and provides mentoring and oversight to manage performance. - Develops a detailed project plan to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs. - Provides expert advice and contributes to technical execution of projects, including data collection, instrument design, report development, analysis and synthesis of findings or other deliverables. - Synthesize findings from multiple data sources and translate complex results into clear and compelling insights. - Contributes to proposal writing and technical solutioning for communications research and evaluation projects and may lead technical sections. - Develop and implement processes and procedures that enhance team efficiency and project effectiveness. - Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure technical accuracy and integrity across all project activities. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in social sciences, health, science or any other relevant field. - 10 years' experience. - 2 years project management experience. - 6 years' experience with evaluation methods (qual/quant/mixed). - 2 years focused on communications research. Requirements - Technical experience with qualitative and quantitative evaluations. - Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Project and people management skills in budgeting, resourcing, planning, tasking and risk management. - Ability to communicate results simply and effectively. - Ability to develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and external vendors. - Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. - Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to execute instructions. Skills That Set You Apart - Master's or doctoral degree (can substitute for years of experience). - Experience preparing OMB and IRB clearance packages. - Previous supervisory experience. - Demonstrated ability to keep up with industry trends in communications research and evaluation. - Working knowledge of communications theories. - PMP or other project management certification. Benefits - Competitive pay. - Exceptional benefits. - A range of programs that support work/life balance and personalized preferences.