Responsibilities

• Prepare media advisories and event announcements:
• Suppor t with event preparation, staffing, and photography
• Draft and format ER mailings, and support accuracy of mailing lists
• Support social media efforts, including drafting content (including short videos) from CSIS materials (publications, events, etc.) for various social media channels;
• Support with metrics and analytics compilation
• Support various long-term projects (outreach research, proposal writing, data gathering) for the ER team and Chief Communications Officer
• Monitor CSIS social media channels, tracking followers, engagement, and site referrals
• Provide general administrative support to the full ER team

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to provide strong customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, track, and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• General knowledge of international affairs and an interest in the news cycle
• Previous event photography experience and working knowledge of cameras
• Previous communications experience and familiarity with social media analytics