Risk Corporate Communications Manager

World Vision is hiring a Risk Corporate Communications Manager in the Marketing division.

At a Glance 

Role: Risk Corporate Communications Manager

Reports to: Sr. Risk Corporate Communications Manager

Location:  Remote from within the U.S. Hybrid if near Seattle or Washington, D.C.

Required Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, related field, or equivalent (eight years) experience.  In addition to education or education equivalent, at least five (5) years of progressive experience in journalism, public relations, or communications, with at least two (2) years focused specifically on risk or crisis communications required.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Travel:  US domestic and overseas travel may be required, up to 15%

Estimated Salary Range:  $89,680- $110,000

World Vision USA

When you work at World Vision, your passions and talents come together to meet the greatest needs in the world today. We're a global Christian humanitarian organization, and we partner with children, families, and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We empower people out of poverty. We're Christian and follow Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed through serving every child we can regardless of faith. Are you feeling called to explore joining us? We hope so.

The Job

The Risk Corporate Communications Manager is responsible for monitoring, assessing, and mitigating reputational risks. Contribute to the development and implementation of crisis communications plans by working with key internal and external stakeholders. Serve as a World Vision spokesperson to news organizations and external audiences. Develop and implement media and public relations programs addressing the work of World Vision. Help guide executive messaging and strategy during reputational challenges. Help carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
• Assist with developing integrated messaging that resonates with key stakeholders—donors (including high-net-worth individuals), U.S. Government partners, media outlets, influencers, church leaders, and the broader public.
• Navigate multifaceted issues where risks may involve legal, ethical, reputational, and operational implications. Quickly evaluate evolving scenarios, applying discernment in ambiguous contexts, and advising senior leadership accordingly. This includes drafting statements, questions and answers, contingency plans, and messaging grids in response to media, donor, and church engagement channels.
• Gather facts, analyze complex information, and advise senior leaders with risk communication advice accordingly.
• Conduct regular media monitoring, generate coverage reports, and identify relevant trends in coverage.
• Help protect the trust of external audiences and reinforce the organization’s integrity and transparency in times of challenge.
• Support the translation of strategic objectives into operational responses that balance faith, fact, and institutional resilience.  
• Provide guidance, leadership, and coaching to public relations professionals.
• Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as a member of a team. 
• Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, organizational announcements, and activities. Reference and follow organizational policies and procedures, seeking clarity as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Bring These Skills

·       Influencing Skills: Asserts ideas and persuades others, gaining their support and commitment; mobilizes people to take action. Makes and maintains contact with individuals who can influence decision-makers. Communicates persuasively and with high impact.

·       Public Relations: Uses familiarity with the print and broadcast media to identify target audiences, package content in a way that will ensure publication, and communicate a desired perspective or image.

·       Advising and Coaching: Counsels management and staff on risks and helps them increase their understanding and application of principles and corporate policies and obligations.

Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, related field, or equivalent (eight years) experience.

·       In addition to education or education equivalent, at least five (5) years of progressive experience in journalism, public relations, or communications, with at least two (2) years focused specifically on risk or crisis communications required.

·       Understanding of U.S. media dynamics is essential, including experience responding to national media inquiries, shaping narratives during times of scrutiny, and building trusted relationships with journalists under pressure.

·       Experience working in high-pressure media environments and proven experience in executive-level communication including experience mitigating risk issues, facilitating collaboration with key stakeholders, and exceptional written communications skills are essential. 

·       Experience working in a large nonprofit, faith-based organization, or comparable complex institution preferred.

·       Background in journalism or media engagement with major U.S. outlets strongly preferred

·       Personal alignment with Christian values and a demonstrated ability to integrate faith-based principles into communications approaches.

·       Ability to work confidently in sensitive, values-driven environments—integrating their Christian faith with communications expertise to foster unity, calm, and clarity in complex situations.

·       Ability to demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, initiative, and trustworthiness during high-visibility crises.

Salary Range & Benefits

• WVUS Pay Grade Level: 226 
• Expected hiring range: $89,680- $110,000. 
• The full salary range for this role is $84,600- $135,400. 
• This range applies to locations with a market similar to our Federal Way and Washington D.C. offices. A different range may apply based on your work location.
• Job offers are based on relevant qualifications and pay equity.
• Please indicate your salary expectations in the application.
• In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round our total compensation package. Click here to learn more.

About World Vision: 

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For nearly 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

What Happens Next? 

Applications are reviewed weekly. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. Finalists will then participate in delivering a mock classroom training presentation to members of the panel interview and close out the interview with Q&A from the panel. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter! Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.