host: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
duration: Full time
apply-url: https://gatesfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Gates/job/Washington-DC/Senior-Communications-Officer--Creative-Partnerships--Limited-Term-Role--_B021630-1
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a nonprofit fighting poverty and disease worldwide, is seeking a Senior Communications Officer for Creative Partnerships. This limited term role, through December 2027, will lead the development and execution of partnerships advancing the foundation's global advocacy and audience engagement goals. The position requires strong business development instincts and experience navigating partnership agreements, with a network across media, entertainment, and creative industries.
Overview
The Senior Communications Officer role involves developing and managing a robust pipeline of creative, media, entertainment, and cultural partnerships to advance foundation priorities and audience engagement objectives.
- Partnership development: sourcing, negotiating, and executing partnerships with media, entertainment, and cultural organizations.
- Strategic planning: assessing partnership opportunities for strategic value, audience reach, and financial feasibility.
- Network leverage: utilizing an established network of media, entertainment, and cultural leaders to source partnership opportunities.
- Content development: overseeing partnerships that generate original content, storytelling initiatives, and audience engagement opportunities.
- Financial management: collaborating with Legal, Finance, and Communications teams to structure partnership agreements and budgets.
- Performance monitoring: tracking partnership performance, budgets, and outcomes to ensure accountability and impact.
Eligibility
The ideal candidate has an established network across media, entertainment, and creative industries, with experience in partnership development, media, entertainment, communications, or related fields.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, with an advanced degree preferred.
- Significant experience in partnership development, media, entertainment, communications, or related fields.
- Demonstrated track record of securing and executing complex partnerships.
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums.
- Generous paid time off, paid family leave, and foundation-paid retirement contribution.
- Opportunities to engage in employee communities and regional holidays.
How to Apply
To apply, candidates should submit their application through the provided link, including a resume and cover letter. The application deadline is Friday, July 10, 2026.
- Submit application through the provided link.
- Include a resume and cover letter.
- Ensure application is received by the deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the Senior Communications Officer?
The Senior Communications Officer will lead the development and execution of creative and cultural partnerships to advance the foundation's advocacy, storytelling, and audience engagement goals globally.
What are the key qualifications for the role?
The ideal candidate has an established network across media, entertainment, and creative industries, with experience in partnership development, media, entertainment, communications, or related fields, and a demonstrated track record of securing and executing complex partnerships.
What is the duration of the role?
This is a limited-term position through December 2027.
What are the benefits of working at the Gates Foundation?
The foundation provides an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, paid family leave, and foundation-paid retirement contribution.
How do I apply for the role?
To apply, submit your application through the provided link, including a resume and cover letter, by the deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026.
What is the location of the role?
The role is based in Washington, DC.