Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of media engagement strategies to elevate awareness of lead poisoning prevention efforts across a portfolio of seven to eight countries.
• Cultivate and manage strong relationships with global and regional partners, journalists, editors, and key media outlets to secure high-impact coverage.
• Develop compelling press materials, including media pitches, press releases, op-eds, and talking points for spokespersons.
• Be adept at drafting social media content and using social media to promote interest and our government partners’ work on lead poisoning issues.
• Contract with and manage external consultants/vendors as needed to achieve program objectives.
• Guide and support country-level teams in crafting and refining key messages for diverse stakeholder audiences, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Provide media training and strategic counsel to program leaders and technical experts to enhance their ability to engage with press and key opinion leaders.
• Monitor media coverage and conduct sentiment analysis to inform program strategies and refine messaging.
• Create speaking and thought leadership opportunities ---draft pitches and prepare staff and partners for external engagements to increase the reach to target audiences.
• Collaborate with in-country partners, and consult with other communication team members across the globe and within the division on adapting global messaging to local contexts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in communications, journalism, public policy, public health, public relations or marketing.
• Highly organized professional with ability to manage a demanding portfolio and to deliver results.
• Ability to manage contractors and to coordinate varied streams of work.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrated mastery of managing inbound requests and message development for written responses and talking points.
• Mastery of preparing press materials, fact sheets, statements and social media posts talking points, power point presentations
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across time zones and platforms.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global, cross-functional team.

Preferred

• Proficiency in one or more languages in our target area is an advantage.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.