NYC-- Communications Officer for International Affairs--The Century Foundation

Communications Officer for International Affairs



Area of Focus: International Relations, Media and Journalism
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, 10021, United States
Posted by: The Century Foundation
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: June 29, 2009
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: August 28, 2009
Last updated: June 30, 2009



Description:
The communications officer for international affairs would work within the foreign policy program and the Public Affairs Office and have primary responsibility for promoting fellows, ideas, and product of The Century Foundation’s international affairs programs to various audiences, including national and international media (print, broadcast, and web), the United Nations community, U.S. political and foreign policy communities, governmental agencies and NGOs, and university faculty and students.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in implementing strategic plans and programs for engaging the attention of priority audiences to Century Foundation policy contributors and product related to international affairs in support of the organization’s vision, strategy, and goals.
• Promote Century Foundation fellows, reports, events, and activities to various audiences, including national and international media
• Field media requests—including on very tight deadlines— and maintain contact databases, organize resources, and assist reporters and commentators
• Keep abreast of current events or trends in areas of interest for the international affairs program team and suggest strategies for highlighting Century Foundation expertise in those areas through events, releases, press briefings or other activities
• Contribute, as team leadership determines appropriate, analysis and commentary in web-based media
• Contribute to planning and execution of events
• Plan and write promotional materials, including press releases, media advisories, invitations, and brochures
• Contribute to content for the Web site, including scripts for video highlight reels
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant journalists
• Develop and maintain relationships with counterparts in other organizations that focus on foreign policy and international affairs
• Compile media lists and contribute to database and mailing list maintenance
• Help track and disseminate Century Foundation publicity

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience with issues related to foreign policy or international affairs
• Superior verbal and written communication skills in English; working skills in another U.N. official language desirable
• Demonstrated success in public relations, media, or communications fields in issues related to U.S. foreign policy or international affairs
• Prefer at least five years experience in media and/or public relations capacity for organizations, agencies, or campaigns advancing ideas or actions for public policy
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to work under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Strong computer and Web research skills
• Collegiality and demonstrated commitment to team work
• Knowledge of media research vehicles (e.g., Lexis Nexis and media guides)
How to Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, salary history in the body of the email to chang@tcf.org with the title of the position in the subject line. No attachments please. Competitive salary based on experience. Excellent benefits package. No calls please.


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