Senior Communications Manager
Company: Gmf
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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Job Description:
The Senior Communication Manager in Washington will lead efforts
to elevate GMF's profile and visibility in US based press. They
will leverage GMF experts, events and activities to create
communications opportunities which increases the impact of the
organization as a whole. The position holder will build and
cultivate relationships with key members of the media on behalf of
GMF and develop strategies for enhancing media coverage of GMF
across the US. In addition to looking for proactive opportunities
with the media, they will act as a contact person for US based
media providing accurate and timely responses to press requests and
keeping the press database up to date. The position also has
responsibility for leading the communications function in the DC
office, developing and implementing communications strategies for
GMF's events and other initiatives, including the annual Brussels
Forum conference, and participating in creation of content for
GMF's digital channels. The Senior Communications Manager will
build and maintain strong relations with GMF staff across the
organization, as well as other external partners and stakeholders,
including governments, international organizations, embassies,
donors, and corporate partners. This position is 85 percent
directly related to media work and 15 percent focusing on overall
communications.Manage relationships with key journalists in the US
covering foreign policy and other relevant subject
matter.Formulate, develop, and implement new strategies for drawing
media coverage of GMF experts and initiatives in the US
media.Advise GMF leadership, fellows, and experts on best practices
for engaging with media. Advise on formulating GMF outputs,
including op-eds, to optimize media relevance. Trains staff on how
to engage with the media.Develop op-ed strategy with Europe based
Senior Press Officer and lead placement in US based
publications.Identify opportunities for press coverage around
events and specific publications and collaborate with colleagues to
optimize coverage. Advise on how best to structure events,
publications, and other initiatives to represent GMF brand and
maximize press attention.Write press releases and generate content
for GMF's website and social media channels.Respond to media
enquiries, setting up interviews and press briefings, manage media
logistics at events and monitor media coverage of GMF.Secure
top-level journalists as event moderators and steward their
involvement with GMF.Develop toolkit with Europe based Senior Press
Officer for measuring and analyzing GMF's media impact, provide
regular reporting to Communications Managing Director and Senior
Staff.Develop original products for engaging journalists with GMF
content.Maintain the organization's database of media contacts and
identify gaps in the organization's engagement with specific
outlets and journalists and seek to develop new
relationships.Determine how GMF can engage key stakeholders in our
work to grow audiences and deepen support for our mission in the
US.Lead communications around DC office activities in consultation
with Communications Managing Director.Oversee US based
communications team with Communications Managing Director. Lead GMF
Communications team when Managing Director is out of the office or
during Europe's off hours.Knowledge and Skills Needed:Knowledge of
American media landscape and established network among
Washington-based foreign policy media; knowledge of European media
a plus.Proven knowledge of how the media works and exhibited
success in placing stories and op-eds.Ability to manage
communications and workflow across time zones.Excellent academic
and journalistic writing skills.Native-speaker level written and
spoken English. German or French considered a plus.Interest in
international relations, particularly European and American foreign
policy.Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.We highly
encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Historically, underrepresented groups include (but are not limited
to) Black, Latinx/o/a/e, Indigenous, Asian, Arab, Middle Eastern,
Pacific Islander, biracial, multiracial, female-identifying, the
disability community, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized
identities.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown
that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs
unless they meet every single qualification. At GMF we are
dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you
are excited about this role, but your experience does not align
perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right
candidate for this or other roles at GMF.
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