Strategic Communications · Maryland, the US & Beyond
RBJ Communications
Strategic communications for mission-driven organizations.
Transform complex issues into compelling narratives that drive impact, earn media, and elevate your brand.
Strategic Communications · Maryland, the US & Beyond
Strategic communications for mission-driven organizations.
Transform complex issues into compelling narratives that drive impact, earn media, and elevate your brand.
About
RBJ Communications is a woman- and minority-owned firm led by Becky Band Jain, working with mission-driven organizations navigating complex policy and stakeholder landscapes and tackling complex global challenges. We understand how to translate technical complexity into narratives that reach policymakers, media outlets, donors, and practitioners across multiple regions and languages.
We operate as a lean, founder-led practice, augmented by carefully selected regional collaborators and strategic partners for specific projects. We maintain offices in Maryland with deep roots in Kenya and India, enabling us to serve mission-driven organizations across Africa and globally.
Our integrated services span strategic communications and public affairs, content strategy and storytelling, media relations and thought leadership, executive advisory, and specialized writing and editing grounded in creative nonfiction craft. This lets us serve as both strategic advisor and principal wordsmith — developing communication strategies, positioning leadership, securing media placements, and delivering polished, compelling content across every channel.
Founded in 2025 following years of strategic communications leadership across USAID and its implementing partners, RBJ Communications is an extension of over a decade of consulting work for the United Nations and other international organizations. Recently, we've partnered with roughly 10 organizations to advance policy goals, strengthen stakeholder alignment, and amplify mission-driven work globally.
Services
Strategic vision paired with hands-on execution across the full communications lifecycle.
Develop integrated communication strategies that align with your organizational goals and maximize visibility among key audiences.
What we deliver
Transform complex data and technical information into compelling narratives that engage audiences and drive action.
What we deliver
Secure earned media placements and position your leadership as trusted voices in your sector.
What we deliver
Grounded in creative nonfiction craft, we bring a writer's sensibility to your content — shaping prose that's clear, compelling, and human, then polishing it to perfection for consistency and impact.
What we deliver
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders navigating high-stakes moments. We bring an outside perspective and steady counsel to help you communicate with clarity, protect your reputation, and lead with confidence.
What we deliver
Coaching · Training · Fractional Leadership
Communications isn't decoration, and it isn't just execution. It's strategy — the difference between staying busy and driving impact. We help comms professionals sharpen that strategic edge, and help organizations get senior-level direction without the cost of a full-time executive.
One-on-one coaching for communications professionals doing serious work in roles that don't always recognize it. If you're a department of one, or fighting to be heard in the room, we'll help you think strategically, make your case, and build a career — not just clear a task list.
What we deliver
Practical, no-fluff training in strategic communications and PR. We teach the fundamentals that too often get skipped — how to set real objectives, build messaging that holds up under pressure, earn media, and measure what actually matters.
What we deliver
Senior strategic leadership, scaled to your needs and your budget. For organizations that need a seasoned communications strategist — not just another set of hands — we provide the executive-level direction of a CMO without the full-time hire. We set the strategy, build the function, and make sure communications is treated as a driver of impact, not the first thing cut when budgets get tight.
What we deliver
Proven Results
Produced high-impact content assets including social media, blogs, and email copy that consistently exceeded performance benchmarks while meeting tight deadlines, for international development clients.
Led strategic content development and stakeholder engagement for multi-million dollar international development initiatives, translating complex technical research into compelling narratives that supported business development and program goals.
Developed and placed thought leadership content for executives in trade publications and major outlets, strengthening organizational visibility and shaping policy narratives.
Led a data-driven content strategy for a USAID project that achieved measurable results through strategic storytelling and cross-functional collaboration.
Transformed digital performance for an international nonprofit through data-driven segmentation, analytics, and consistent content strategy.
Who We Work With
We partner with mission-driven organizations that need strategic communications expertise to amplify their impact:
What Folks Are Saying
Becky's MFA background makes her stand out — she thinks and problem solves in creative yet strategic ways. Her enthusiasm and positive attitude are notable. She would be a true asset for any position requiring communications strategy and content creation.— Bureau Leadership, USAID
Becky harnesses her communications expertise to position organizational value in competitive spaces, always focused on target audiences and maximizing community impact.— Senior Leader, Global Nonprofit
I engaged in more thought leadership pieces in 1.5 years working with Becky than in my previous 5 years — a testament to her drive, determination, and the fact that she's simply damn good at her job.— Senior Technical Advisor
References available upon request as client relationships develop.
Get in Touch
Tell us a bit about your organization and what you're working toward. We'll get back to you to talk through how we might work together.