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Director of Strategic Communications and Media (Contract Position)

New York, NY 10018

Posted: 07/08/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 28826092 Pay Rate: 60-90 USD/Hour

Job Description

Director of Strategic Communications & Media
Hybrid | New York, NY

We're seeking an experienced Director of Strategic Communications & Media to lead high-impact communications initiatives that elevate organizational visibility, strengthen media relationships, and support executive leadership messaging. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and enjoys collaborating across multiple teams. This is a 6 month+ contract role at a high profile Foundation in midtown Manhattan. Hourly rate range $80-$110/hour. Hybrid role - Mondays thru Thursday in office, Fridays remote.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategic communications plans that align with organizational priorities.
  • Lead proactive and reactive media relations, including media outreach and relationship management.
  • Draft and edit executive speeches, talking points, press releases, messaging, and other communications materials.
  • Partner with senior leadership to develop compelling messaging for internal and external audiences.
  • Identify opportunities to increase media visibility and enhance the organization's public profile.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support major announcements, initiatives, campaigns, and events.
  • Manage communications surrounding high-profile projects and respond to time-sensitive issues as needed.
  • Ensure messaging is consistent across all communication channels.
  • Monitor media coverage and evaluate communications performance to inform future strategies.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of strategic communications, public relations, or media relations experience.
  • Proven success developing and executing communications strategies for complex organizations.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Strong relationships with national, business, or industry media outlets preferred.
  • Experience advising senior executives and developing executive communications.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent collaboration, organizational, and project management skills.
Please email qualified resumes to jmoses@phaxis.Com  

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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