Director, Media Relations and Executive Communications
Director, Media Relations and Executive Communications
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USD 110000 - 120000
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Job Description
Driven by the deep recognition of our impact our organization is growing to meet the need for our work. At IS we are seeking passionate individuals with a deep understanding of the social sector and a commitment to strengthening nonprofit institutions that in turn strengthen our nation. We deeply value and welcome those who bring their whole selves to our work. In this role you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of our team and our sector. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact drive transformative change and lead with purpose and passion we invite you to join us in advancing this critical mission.
Summary
The Director of Media Relations and Executive Communications will be a critical leader in advancing the organizations visibility influence and engagement with key audiences. This role focuses on strengthening relationships with media crafting compelling executivelevel messaging and ensuring consistent strategic communications with stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Communications the Director will lead and implement efforts to position the organization and its leadership as trusted voices for the charitable sector.
The Director remains current with industry trends and best practices. The Director oversees the budget and manages staff and vendors in support of these activities. IS operates in a hybrid model (3 days in the office/2 days remote).
Essential Job Functions
Media Relations
- Design and implement a comprehensive media relations strategy to amplify the organizations mission and thought leadership.
- Build and nurture relationships with journalists editors and media outlets to ensure regular and accurate coverage.
- Manage media inquiries and proactively secure opportunities for press coverage including interviews opeds and feature stories.
- Write and distribute press releases media statements and advisories.
- Monitor media trends and coverage to inform strategic decisionmaking and ensure timely responses to relevant issues.
Executive Communications
- Partner closely with the President and CEO to create impactful strategic communications and thought leadership that reflect the organizations goals and values.
- Draft and edit speeches talking points presentations opeds and other thought leadership content for executive leadership.
- Provide media training and support for executives including preparation for interviews panels and public appearances.
- Develop key messaging frameworks to support executive participation in highprofile events and initiatives.
Content Leadership:
- Shape and oversee content direction to ensure it aligns with the organizations overall business goals and resonates with target audiences.
- Lead content planning and development including editorial calendars content ideas and creation of impactful written materials.
- Oversee the planning and execution of content strategies for reports publications and other major communications pieces.
Leadership and Strategy
- Supervise and mentor a team that includes a communications manager freelancers and external vendors.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure alignment between communications strategies and organizational objectives.
- Track and analyze the effectiveness of media and stakeholder engagement efforts providing regular updates and recommendations for improvement.
- Stay informed on industry trends and emerging opportunities to enhance the organizations communications strategies.
Experience and Education:
- Bachelors degree in advertising marketing communications or public relations or a related field and 57 years of progressively responsible communications experience in media relations with a strong emphasis on brand management and executive communications; or
- High school diploma and 10 years of progressively responsible communications experience in media relations with a strong emphasis on brand management and executive communications.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing a media relations strategy to raise visibility of an organizations brand and its work.
- Demonstrated success in managing executive communications for maximum impact.
- Proven ability to secure highimpact media coverage and build relationships with toptier outlets.
- Exceptional project management. Excellent writing editing and verbal communication
- Creative thinker with a strategic mindset.
- A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently.
- Relationship builder with ability to easily collaborate across
- Successful multitasker who can manage immediate shortterm and longterm projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrates exceptional judgment attention to detail thoroughness and follow
- Must be able to organize and schedule work effectively even under urgent
- Team player with a proven history of working
- Broad or general knowledge of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector.
- Ability to embed IS core values into to day to day operations/engagement.
Work Environment:
The work environment is a typical office environment. The noise level is usually quiet. Up to 10% travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
- Remaining in a stationary position often sitting for prolonged periods
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Repeating motions like typing or answering a phone that may include the wrists handsand/or fingers
- Assessing the accuracy neatnessand thoroughness of the work assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefit Offerings
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Generous Matching Program
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Voluntary ShortTerm Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- SmartBenefits Program
- Unlimited PTO
- Family and Medical Leave
- December Holiday Closure
- Summer Fridays
- Monthly Wellness Days
- 10 Holidays
- Hybrid Work Schedule with 2 days remote
- Professional Development Funds
- Regular ongoing social activitieson and off site
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
