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Common Sense Media Department/Program: Executive Office Reports To: Chief of Staff Location: In person - San Francisco, CA Classification: Full-time, Exempt Salary Range: $125,000-$145,000 POSITION ...

Vice President, Engineering Common Sense Media is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the research-backed information, education, and ...

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POSITION OVERVIEW Launched in May 2026, the Youth AI Safety Institute is Common Sense Media's newest addition to its programmatic pillar. The Institute establishes safety standards, builds open ...

Standards Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

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Standards Analyst (Youth AI Safety Institute) Common Sense Media is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the research-backed ...

Standards Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Standards Analyst (Youth AI Safety Institute) Common Sense Media is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the research-backed ...

Standards Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90 - $110/hr

Standards Analyst (Youth AI Safety Institute) The Opportunity Launched in May 2026, the Youth AI Safety Institute is Common Sense Media's newest addition to its programmatic pillar. The Institute ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly common sense media in the United States is $63,789.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Common Sense Media job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 45% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,789 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

Director, Executive Communications

COMMON SENSE MEDIA

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategies to elevate the visibility of the Founder & CEO and executive leadership team through high-impact speaking engagements, media appearances, podcasts, and strategic partnerships.

  • Lead the development of executive messaging and communications, including speeches, talking points, op-eds, and social media content, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational priorities.

  • Support the Office of the CEO by coordinating executive communications, preparing for high-profile engagements, managing workflows, and advancing cross-functional initiatives.


Job description

Director, Executive Communications

Organization

Common Sense Media

Department/Program

Executive Office

Reports To

Chief of Staff

Location

In person – San Francisco, CA

Classification


Salary Range

Full-time, Exempt

 

$125,000–$145,000


POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director – Executive Communications leads executive communications and thought leadership communications for Common Sense Media's Founder & CEO and executive leadership team. Working cross-functionally, this role drives opportunities that strengthen executive visibility and advance organizational priorities and position. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Thought Leadership

  • Develop and execute a strategy to elevate the Founder & CEO and executive leadership team through high-impact speaking engagements, media appearances, organization-led podcasts, external podcasts, and strategic partnerships with high-profile outlets and platforms.
  • Secure keynote speeches, fireside chats, panel discussions, podcasts, and other high-profile opportunities.
  • Build relationships with conference organizers, media, universities, and strategic partners.
  • Identify emerging conversations where Common Sense Media should have a voice.
    Priority topics include AI, technology, the state of children and families in the U.S., education, children's online safety, youth mental health, parenting, public policy, philanthropy, and global business and media.

Executive Communications

  • Lead the development of executive messaging and communications across external and internal audiences.
  • Draft and coordinate speeches, keynote presentations, talking points, interview briefs, op-eds, testimony, executive correspondence, podcast scripts, social media, and other strategic communications for the CEO and executive leadership. Ensure that messaging is consistent, timely, and aligned with organizational priorities.


Office of the CEO
 

  • Support the strategic operations of the Office of the CEO by coordinating executive communications, preparing for high-profile engagements, managing communications workflows, and advancing cross-functional initiatives that support the CEO's strategic agenda.


QUALIFICATIONS
 

  • 8+ years of senior-level communications leadership experience, either in-house or with an agency, with demonstrated success in driving impactful communications campaigns.
  • Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Proven experience developing and executing strategic communications plans at the national or global level, with measurable results in advocacy and brand elevation.
  • Strong relationships with top-tier media, coupled with a track record of securing high-impact placements across diverse platforms and publications.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and content development skills across print, digital, and multimedia formats.
  • Creative and innovative use of social media and emerging media technologies to reach key audiences.
  • Strong decision-making skills in dynamic environments, with the ability to anticipate and address future communications needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families!
  • A mission-driven team with a 23-year track record of impact for families and children.
  • Competitive nonprofit compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • A collaborative, flexible work environment with meaningful leadership access and visibility.

ABOUT COMMON SENSE MEDIA

Common Sense Media is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the research-backed information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the age of apps, algorithms, and AI. We rate, educate, and advocate for policies to protect and prepare kids online. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users globally, over 1.4 million educators, and more than 100,000 schools worldwide every year. Learn more at commonsense.org.