Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with elite media, reporters, and partners; pitch coverage of ONE’s narratives and priorities to North American print, broadcast, and online media outlets.
• Secure media coverage for ONE’s issues in Tier 1 and 2 outlets in the US and Canada.
• Supporting ONE staff around key milestones and events.
• Monitor news and industry trends to inform organizational strategy and ensure ONE staff have access to media content and outlet information.
• Produce and review media relations products, and assist with press releases, op-eds, profiles of NA leadership, website content, video content, and other messaging materials.
• Assist in developing and executing social media strategies on ONE in America and ONE in Canada market channels.
• Collaborate with North America teams to execute ONE’s North America strategy and craft narratives for campaigns, government relations, and policy activities.
• Advise on communications and media strategies for the North America Advocacy team, contributing to political and policy efforts.
• Promote, enhance, and protect ONE’s reputation in North America, reinforcing ONE’s credibility and global brand as an advocacy organization.
• Contribute to the global communications community of practice; share best practices and messaging to ensure alignment across regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field
• A master’s degree is preferred but not required.
• 8+ years of experience in media, public relations, or journalism, plus 3+ years’ experience managing a team or project lead
• Proven ability to leverage media relations to deliver policy change
• Established network of relationships with key journalists and media, including but not limited to the Associated Press, Reuters, and other Tier 1 outlets
• Ability to synthesize complicated policy issues into digestible products
• Experience with elite and popular media, as well as specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Excellent track record of developing and delivering effective media strategies
• Significant experience speaking on the record
• Significant experience in risk and reputation management and crisis communications
• A thorough understanding of the evolving media landscape and the requirements of different modern media

Preferred

• Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• 401(k) with Match: Save for retirement with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Tax-advantaged savings for eligible expenses.
• Wellness Benefit: Support for your overall well-being.
• Commuter Benefit: Assistance with commuting costs.
• Life Insurance: Financial protection for you and your loved ones.