Interim Vice President – Marketing & Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the implementation of Upwardly Global’s current integrated communications and marketing strategy.

• Ensure the timely production of content while maintaining consistency in organizational messaging, voice, and brand identity.

• Review and refine all content produced.

• Execute the established strategy for thought leadership and narrative development related to immigrant workforce inclusion, economic mobility, workforce development, and the future of work.

• Provide guidance to senior leadership on communications strategy, positioning, and reputational matters.

• Work in collaboration with the development team and executive leadership to plan, promote, and execute Upwardly Global’s four-city “CEO Tour.”

• Oversee all deliverables for projects managed by the Marketing & Communications team, including event collateral, written communications, and hiring external vendors like photographers.

• Manage relationships with external PR and executive communications partners.

• Ensure the execution of the media relations strategy.

• Review and edit public relations materials, including talking points, op-eds, speeches, media statements, and external messaging.

• Ensure timely responses to interview opportunities and media inquiries; assist in identifying and preparing staff and alumni for interviews as necessary.

• Collaborate with the Director of Digital Marketing on the content strategy across web, email, social media, blog, and marketing collateral.

• Ensure communication efforts are audience-focused, data-driven, and aligned with organizational goals.

• Manage and support members of the Marketing & Communications team, including external consultants and vendors as necessary.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for PR partners.

• Assist the Director of Digital Marketing in managing relationships with paid advertising and digital content partners.

• Support the Project Manager in overseeing the relationship with the web partner.

• Ensure appropriate delegation of tasks within the team and conduct daily progress check-ins.

• Aid the team in planning the content calendar, taking a leadership role in weekly brainstorming sessions and monthly planning calls.

• Lead weekly meetings for the Marketing & Communications team.

• Supervise four direct reports on the Marketing & Communications team.

• Collaborate closely with Development, Programs, Partnerships, Product, and Executive teams.

• Maintain communications workflows, approvals, and editorial planning processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in marketing and communications, including leadership roles at the Director or Senior Director level; experience at the VP level is a plus but not mandatory.

• Proven experience working within an established communications function, emphasizing continuity, execution, and support of existing strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to integrate into an existing strategy and ensure consistent execution in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong background in partnering with senior leadership on communications strategy, messaging, and positioning.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities, with experience in reviewing and shaping executive communications (op-eds, speeches, and media materials).

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders concurrently.

• Experience in managing and supporting teams, including direct reports, consultants, and external vendors.

• Familiarity with digital marketing channels (web, email, social) and data-driven communication strategies.

• Ability to assume an interim leadership role with minimal onboarding and quickly establish trust across teams.

• Experience working cross-functionally with departments such as development, programs, and executive leadership.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation; structured based on experience and engagement type.