About the job
Ignite Your Passion
Are you eager to create a significant impact in education? At Zeta, we blend exceptional academic performance with robust social-emotional growth for our students. We are committed to ensuring that every child receives a world-class education while nurturing a lifelong love of learning. Our mission is to transform the public education landscape in New York City and beyond, and we stand firm in our dedication to this cause.
Presently, we operate several elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. Our ambitious growth plan includes opening 1-2 new schools annually, as we believe that children in every community deserve access to excellent and equitable education. Join us and become a catalyst for change in the lives of children!
The Zeta Network office is situated at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Our team embraces a hybrid work model: we meet in-person at the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the option for remote work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, depending on team needs.
Deliver Remarkable Outcomes
To fulfill our vision, we are seeking a Director of Communications with a Bachelor's degree (preferably in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field) and a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in high-stakes communications strategy, staff management, and crafting engaging content for diverse stakeholder audiences.
In this pivotal role, the Director will act as Zeta's editor-in-chief, shaping and enhancing our public identity through consistent messaging, strategic storytelling, and effective internal communication systems. The Director will oversee all communications strategies and executions across media, public relations, executive communication, and family-oriented messaging. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, editorial precision, project management capabilities, and the ability to harmonize messaging across various audiences—from families and funders to media and policymakers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns Zeta's public voice with its mission, vision, and values.
- Lead messaging across both internal and external channels, fostering coherent storytelling that builds trust among stakeholders.
- Create and refine high-impact communications including press releases, executive messaging (like op-eds), board updates, internal staff communications, and materials for families.
- Manage media relations, proactively pitch stories, and coordinate earned media opportunities.

