Manager, Executive Communications and Content

About Us

Bloomberg Philanthropies works to create catalytic change across five areas of focus: arts and culture, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health. Our mission is to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. Our approach is rooted in Mike Bloomberg's unique experience and success across the field of business, government, and philanthropy. 

The Government Innovation programs build the capacity of local governments to solve problems effectively. Its initiatives – ranging from large-scale international innovation competitions to domestic efforts that help mayors hone their management skills and better use data in decision-making – equip local leaders with practical tools and approaches they can use to address local challenges. We currently invest in more than 900 municipal governments worldwide through grants, technical assistance, and participation programs. Our team strives to be collegial and collaborative with an orientation toward learning at the individual, group, and portfolio levels. We are energized to advance our mission, while also working to ensure team members have full and balanced lives and opportunities for growth. 

The Position    

The Manager, Executive Communications & Content will support a wide range of high-level engagements, from global speaking events to internal board meetings, VIP outreach, and convenings with mayors and program partners. The Manager will craft speeches, presentations, correspondence, and briefing materials that elevate the executive voice, sharpen strategy, and reflect the mission, tone, and impact of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Government Innovation portfolio. 

The Manager will also strengthen how the Government Innovation team communicates up to Bloomberg Philanthropies leadership and out to key partners. This includes ensuring senior leaders receive timely, high-quality briefings and program updates, while also developing clear, coordinated messaging across grantees, funders, and collaborators. 

The role is based full-time in New York City.

Key Responsibilities 

• Executive Communications  
  • Write speeches, talking points, presentations, and thought leadership content for the senior executive. 
  • Prepare briefing materials and visual presentations for key speaking engagements, convenings, and national forums. Craft newsletters and bespoke correspondence to various partners including city hall officials, philanthropic leaders, and the growing state capacity and government innovation ecosystem. 
  • Ensure all executive communications reflect the organization’s mission, tone, and public positioning, working closely when needed with External Communications. 
    
    
• Content 
  • Develop accurate and compelling updates for internal leadership on division challenges, opportunities, and impacts.  
  • Work closely with broader content team on board and all-staff briefings, materials, and speaker preparation.  
  • Design and execute the Government Innovation team’s internal communications strategy that promotes alignment and engagement across the team. 
  • Work closely with the Chief of Staff on communications and messaging supporting change management initiatives. 
  • Maintain a strong editorial calendar and manage workflows for internal and executive communications projects. 
  • Develop content on Government Innovation team programs for internal platforms as needed. 
  • Maintain an archive of finalized materials for shared reference. 

 Key Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of communications experience, with a demonstrated focus on executive communications, internal communications, and/or speechwriting. 
• Prior experience working in or closely with city government or another fast-paced environment. 
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt voice and tone across formats and audiences. 
• Strong EQ, discretion, and an ability to make connections.  
• The ability to communicate confidently on behalf of senior leadership. 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively while also meeting goals and timelines.  

We’d love to see:  

• Experience preparing public officials or executives for high-profile speaking engagements. 
• Familiarity with change management communications and internal culture-building strategies. 
• Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and work collaboratively across teams. 

Accommodation

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Equal Opportunity

Bloomberg Philanthropies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Philanthropies' policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Organization is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (each, a “Protected Characteristic”). Bloomberg Philanthropies prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics.