DC--Press Secretary--ONE Campaign

Job Title Press Secretary
Job Contact Email recruitment@one.org
Employer ONE Campaign
Posted 07/16/09
Job Description

ONE is a global advocacy and campaigning organization backed by more than 2 million people from around the world dedicated to fighting extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. ONE has offices in Washington, DC, London, Berlin and Abuja. This position will work out of our DC location.

The US Press Secretary is responsible for advancing ONE's goals by increasing public awareness and understanding of these issues through US media coverage. The US Press Secretary works as part of the Communications Team, implementing the media strategy under the supervision of the Director, US Communications. In addition to forming and managing relationships with key US reporters covering relevant issues of importance to ONE, the US Press Secretary will track and fulfill media inquiries and manage proactive outreach in support of ONE's goals. This role acts as spokesperson and media liaison for ONE. The US Press Secretary will work closely with ONE's policy and government affairs teams, as well as, with communications staff in our London and Berlin offices.

This role requires someone with a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years working as a spokesperson with the media, with a proven record of performance in the Washington DC media environment; exceptional communication and writing skills; solid understanding of print, broadcast, and online media; ability to think quickly and pitch complex policy ideas in an accessible form; experience interfacing between communications and policy staff; ability to work in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities; and ability to work a flexible schedule including long hours.

Submit cover letter stating desired salary and resume to recruitment@one.org. Reference "Press Secretary" in the subject line. Visit http://www.one.org for a full job description.