Communications Assistant, Global Communications and - Washington, United States - Council on Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations

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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

The Global Communications and Media Relations department is responsible for positioning and promoting CFR and its scholars via the full spectrum of media, social media, marketing, and public relations.

The Communications Assistant, based in CFR's DC office, must have an excellent understanding of international issues, the media landscape, and CFR scholars and content, and how they relate to the news cycle.

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

Acting as a liaison for press, including fielding journalists' requests for CFR experts, and proactively pitching scholars to media outlets
Drafting press releases, pitches, media guides, and other communications content
Assisting CFR scholars with opeds and media interviews
Coordinating virtual and inperson press briefings on major news events
Coordinating media attendance at virtual and inperson ontherecord events and coordinating livestreams
Supporting marketing and press outreach for select CFR publications and projects
Maintaining and updating press contact lists
Monitoring and reporting on media coverage
Identifying newsworthy quotes from ontherecord events for social media clips
Administrative and team support as needed, including scheduling media trainings, booking photographers, processing invoices, assisting with intern recruitment and supervision, and participating in staff orientations

Qualifications:

Minimum of one year of related work/internship experience in communications, journalism, or international relations
Communications background in media relations or journalism strongly preferred
Degree in a related field with high academic achievement
Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of current U.S. foreign policy and international issues
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Experience with print, broadcast, or digital media preferred
Proven ability to work effectively and proactively in a fastpaced team environment

Pay Range
$51,000 to $54,000 per year

Pay commensurate with experience and education

About CFR:

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide.

It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy.

CFR also publishes _Foreign Affairs_, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S.

foreign policy on its award-winning website,

The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.