Work Location : US- Washington, DC | Type of Post : Not Applicable |
Other Possible Location : US - Atlanta, GA | Funding : APPROVED |
Expected Travel : up to 10% | Type of Contract : |
Language Requirement : English, French | Application Deadline : |
Employee Duration : Full-Time |
JOB SUMMARY:
CARE is hiring a Senior Press Officer for its Media and Communications team to help manage and execute CARE’s strategic media relations in order to further our organizational objectives so we can continue to grow our voice, profile, and message-pull through in US and global media. With a focus on proactive media engagement and strategic relationship-building with journalists, the candidate will work across the global CARE Network to raise the profile of our development and humanitarian work – as well as our advocacy priorities – in US and international media. They will do so by:
• Helping to develop, manage and/or execute communications strategies that support CARE's signature issues, humanitarian/development programs, advocacy priorities and fundraising goals.
• Identifying unique opportunities for CARE media coverage in line with our strategic priorities.
• Helping to develop, manage and/or execute CARE’s media relations strategy to elevate the voices of CARE’s thought leaders and subject matter experts.
• Providing focused media relations support to CARE teams in select regions.
• Supporting media relations efforts around CARE’s humanitarian crisis responses, coordinating with CARE’s Country, Regional and other global teams to help ensure timely outreach and quality earned placement.
Reporting to the Director of Media and Communications, the ideal candidate has a strong background working on a media relations team – preferably in a humanitarian or a development context – and an appreciation for international affairs. They should also be an strong writer, and have a passion for our mission to end hunger and poverty through a more gender inclusive world. Strong preference given to candidates who have experience working with a humanitarian or a development NGO. While this position can be remote, preference will be given to candidates based in New York City. Spanish-speakers are preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Media Relations Management
Messaging and Content Development
Spokesperson Management
Humanitarian Response
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.