Director, Social Impact

Overview:

The Lede Company is seeking a creative, experienced social impact leader to join its fast-growing Impact division. The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment and nonprofit sectors. The Director of Social Impact will play an integral role in defining, designing, and delivering key projects and initiatives and lead account management for Lede’s Impact clients.

Our ideal candidate is:

A self-starter, a collaborative team leader, and creative problem solver who can bring together people, processes and ideas to drive results
Passionate about social impact and the role culture, communications, policy, philanthropy and partnerships can play in building a better, more just and sustainable world
An enthusiastic, client-facing professional with deep expertise in building, stewarding and growing relationships in an entrepreneurial environment
Equipped with significant knowledge of the evolving social impact, purpose, CSR and ESG landscape, with past professional experience in public affairs, sustainability, philanthropy, brand purpose, issues engagement, or related social impact arena(s)
An agile and capable counsellor with keen ability to adapt to program, client or team needs
An astute communicator, trusted advisor, and proven strategist committed to delivering excellent work and leading teams and clients through complexity

Responsibilities:

Architect the day-to-day strategy, design and development of social impact client projects, partnerships and campaigns
Lead client account management, workflows and processes for Impact Division clients
Lead and manage client social impact initiatives from strategy through execution, including communications and amplification strategies
Design and provide internal and external issue-focused briefings for teams, clients or partners
Support management of vendors, external consultants or relevant stakeholders
Build and maintain long-term client partnerships and collaborations
Build on Lede’s commitment to supporting clients who aspire to be a force for good
Support The Lede Company’s internal CSR and social impact work

Required skills & experience:

10+ years of experience leading, managing or consulting on global CSR or ESG efforts or complex social impact initiatives on issues related to sustainability, the SDGs, sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion or philanthropy
10+ years of experience building and supporting cross-sector partnerships, programs or campaigns with diverse stakeholders (talent, government champions, private sector partners, philanthropists and/or NGOs)
Exceptional strategic and program design abilities, with past experience in developing social impact strategies and narratives and building programs from the ground up, designed for scaled impact
Fluency in the social impact landscape, national and international development issues and the role of culture, communications, philanthropy and cross-sector partnerships
Expertise in new business development, client relations and partnership building
Excellent written and verbal communicator and strong project management skills
Willingness and ability to travel on an as-needed basis

Preferred skills & experience:

Experience in social impact communications strategy and execution, including media relations, thought leadership, corporate communications and crisis communications.
Experience working with and leading diverse stakeholders through projects, campaigns or initiatives, including talent, policy leaders, corporate executives, nonprofit leaders and civil society organizations
Understanding of the US philanthropic landscape and some experience advising on individual, institutional or corporate philanthropy
Existing relationships and experience working with NGOs, civil society and/or policy- or advocacy-related organizations

More details:

Reports to the Chief Impact Officer
Full-time staff role with benefits, ideally based in LA or NYC
Must be authorized for employment in the United States

The Lede Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About Us

The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. With dedicated Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Social Impact divisions, we work with our clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, media, campaigns and partnerships. Our service offerings draw on our expertise, relationships, and resources, all of which enable us to exceed client expectations and ultimately, deliver results.

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