Chief Communications Officer & Public Affairs
Operation HOPE is a leading global provider of financial dignity education and economic empowerment programs for low‑income or moderate‑income individuals and families in underserved communities. Since 1992, Operation HOPE has served over 4 million individuals and directed more than $4 billion in private capital to low‑wealth communities. The organization offers services such as homeownership counseling, credit and money management counseling, small business empowerment programs, and youth entrepreneurship training.
Company Description:
Operation HOPE is a leading global provider of financial dignity education and economic empowerment programs for low‑income or moderate‑income individuals and families in underserved communities. Since 1992, Operation HOPE has served over 4 million individuals and directed more than $4 billion in private capital to low‑wealth communities. The organization offers services such as homeownership counseling, credit and money management counseling, small business empowerment programs, and youth entrepreneurship training.
Role Description: Head of Communications & Public Affairs
John Hope Bryant | Operation HOPE | BG Digital Media | BG Ventures
Location: Flexible / U.S.-based
Reports to: Kevin Boucher
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We are seeking a senior communications leader to serve as Head of Communications & Public Affairs for John Hope Bryant, founder of Operation HOPE and a nationally recognized voice on inclusive capitalism, financial literacy, and economic mobility.
This role is responsible for shaping, protecting, and scaling John Hope Bryant’s public narrative across global, national, and local platforms —spanning business media, mainstream and lifestyle publications, culturally specific outlets, and local media in “HOPE Cities” across the country.
This is not a press coordinator role. It is a strategic leadership position for a seasoned communications executive with strong judgment, editorial instincts, and the ability to operate at both national and grassroots levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead narrative and messaging strategy across Operation HOPE, BG Digital Media, and BG Ventures
Secure and manage media placements across:
Business and financial media (e.g., CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ)
Mainstream and lifestyle outlets (e.g., Esquire, GQ, major podcasts)
Minority‑facing and community media
Local and regional media tied to HOPE City travel and programming
Proactively activate local media (TV, radio, business journals) in advance of city visits
Oversee first‑person content platforms including podcasts, editorial, and digital storytelling
Ensure message discipline, brand alignment, and reputational risk management
Ideal Candidate:
12–20+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or high‑level PR
Experience supporting a high‑profile CEO, founder, or public figure
Strong relationships across business, mainstream, and culturally specific media
Exceptional writing and editorial judgment
Comfortable advising senior leadership in fast‑moving, high‑visibility environments
This role offers a rare opportunity to help shape a national economic narrative with real cultural, civic, and market impact.
To apply or inquire: kevin.boucher@operationhope.org and rachael.doff@operationhope.org
