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media relations manager

The Heritage Foundation

<div><div>Washington, DC
</div><div>Full Time
</div><div>Media and Public Relations
</div><div>Mid Level</div></div>
<br><div><p><b>Title</b><b>: Senior Communications Manager, Media and Public Relations</b></p><p><b>
Reports to:</b><b> Director, Media and Public Relations</b></p><p><b>
Job Summary:</b> The Senior Communications Manager is responsible for all aspects of strategic communications for Heritage campaigns relating to foreign policy, national security, immigration, and combatting China. This position organizes and executes earned media campaigns relating to these issues to achieve policy results and enhance Heritage experts&rsquo; positions. The Senior Communications Manager also coordinates with other communications managers to achieve public relations results for the portfolio.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Duties:</b></p><ul><li>
Develop messaging and communications strategies for issues within the issue portfolio, working with policy experts to maximize their impact in the media and use public relations tactics to drive Heritage&rsquo;s policy message.</li><li>
Responsible for media strategy through generating daily pitches on relevant issues on multiple platforms, including print, broadcast, and digital.</li><li>
Build and maintain relationships with media who cover relevant issues including print, television, radio, and digital.</li><li>
Proactively work with the government relations team and policy experts to identify key legislation to drive media coverage.</li><li>
Coordinate with other communications departments within Heritage to ensure unified messaging on policy priorities.</li><li>
Book experts to discuss key policies on national broadcast media and with high-profile reporters.</li><li>
Monitor media for experts through various means and brief the Director on relevant threats.</li><li>
Maintain and share, in an easily accessed manner, media lists on relevant issues for institutional use.</li><li>
Draft news releases, web content, and talking points.</li><li>
Work closely with campaign leads and Heritage management in leveraging the media to accomplish policy goals.</li><li>
Share information with other Communications department staff working on relevant issues.</li><li>
Create periodic reports on media progress.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Qualifications:</b></p><p>
Education: BS/BA required</p><p>
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience</p><p>
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing</p><p>
Technology: Microsoft Suite</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Other Requirements</b>:
</p><ul><li>Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department&rsquo;s goals and objectives.</li><li>
Promote policies consistent with Heritage&rsquo;s priorities; speak with one voice.</li><li>
Existing contacts among print reporters and broadcast producers.</li><li>
Knowledge of daily newspaper operations and needs.</li><li>
Strong writer capable of creating messaging across a wide variety of issue areas.</li><li>
Must be aggressive, detail-oriented, and highly creative.</li><li>
Experience with national security, immigration, and/or foreign policy preferred.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Benefits and Salary:</b></p><p>
The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, &ldquo;take what you need&rdquo; PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs.</p><p>
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate&rsquo;s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.</p></div>

Senior Communications Manager, Media and Public Relations

Oceana International Headquarters

<div><div><p>The Communications Manager reports to Oceana&rsquo;s International Communications Director and supports Oceana&rsquo;s organizational public relations efforts with the goal of increasing brand awareness to drive media coverage, fundraising, and policy and corporate outcomes.
</p><p>The Communications Manager helps tell Oceana&rsquo;s global story to key audiences, including the media, funders, supporters, and decision-makers. The Communications Manager is responsible for rapidly researching, creating, and executing strategies that effectively position Oceana and its leaders as authorities in the ocean conservation and environmental spaces. This includes serving as the lead media contact for Oceana&rsquo;s corporate plastic campaigns targeting major polluters like Coca-Cola and Pepsi, in addition to securing coverage for Oceana&rsquo;s international brand, annual events, executive committee, board of directors, celebrity supporters, scientific reports, and other ocean topics. The Communications Manager secures opportunities to further Oceana&rsquo;s objectives through promotion of the organization&rsquo;s brand, CEO, Chief Scientist, and other leaders across platforms.
</p><p>The Communications Manager works closely with Oceana&rsquo;s other Communications Managers/Directors in Oceana&rsquo;s international offices to cross-promote stories and produce media reports for the Board of Directors. The Communications Manager leads the organization&rsquo;s media tracking efforts and manages the Communications Intern for the department.
</p><p>This position is based in Washington, D.C. Limited domestic or international travel is required.<br>
</p><p></p><br>
<p><b>Principal Duties and Responsibilities
</b></p><p><b>Essential Functions:
</b></p><ul><li>Create and execute press and communications strategies to achieve Oceana objectives. This includes developing communications plans on the issues of saving the ocean and feeding the world, plastic reduction, increasing transparency at sea, and other organizational initiatives.
</li><li>Secure press coverage in strategic outlets and serve as the lead media contact for Oceana&rsquo;s corporate plastic campaigns and the Transparent Oceans Initiative.
</li><li>Create and maintain successful relationships with members of the media.
</li><li>Manage the Communications Intern, including overseeing the production of a daily media report summarizing Oceana&rsquo;s global media hits, media research and list building, and other communications projects as assigned.
</li><li>Produce written communications (press releases, talking points, op-eds, memos) for press initiatives, interviews, and events.
</li><li>Translate scientific information into public-friendly materials and strategize and develop communications for targeted audiences and stakeholders (e.g., news media, government officials, donors, and public). Other content production includes brochures, fact sheets, social media toolkits, presentations, website content, press materials, and more.
</li><li>Generate press coverage for Oceana&rsquo;s major fundraising events.
</li><li>Support Oceana&rsquo;s experts&rsquo; and celebrity supporters&rsquo; participation in events including preparing talking points, arranging interviews, and more.
</li><li>Produce and place Oceana&rsquo;s print, radio, and TV public service announcements in key target areas such as New York and Southern California.
</li><li>Lead tracking of Oceana&rsquo;s international media coverage.
</li><li>Lead efforts to produce biweekly and triannual media reports for Oceana&rsquo;s international Board of Directors.
</li><li>Maintain press releases, Oceana in the News, media contacts, and other relevant webpages on Oceana&rsquo;s international website.
</li><li>Assist in accomplishing communications goals as needed or requested by Director and Vice President.
</li>Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><br>
<p><b>Job Requirements
</b></p><p><b>Education and Work Experience
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
</li><li>Three to five years of professional experience as a communications manager, journalist, press secretary, public relations consultant, or other position involving media/press relations.
</li><li>Proven track record of securing top tier interviews and press coverage.
</li><li>Management experience a plus but not required.
</li></ul><p><b>Skills and Knowledge
</b></p><ul><li>Excellent writing and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency in AP Style and excellent attention to detail.
</li><li>Familiarity supporting high level executives, policymakers, and individuals with writing.
</li><li>Ability to synthesize complicated scientific jargon quickly and accurately for lay audiences.
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a team player to coordinate projects, and work effectively with a variety of personalities.
</li><li>Proficient using Microsoft tools including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
</li><li>Familiarity with media tracking software such as Meltwater, Cision, and Muck Rack is required.
</li><li>Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure while maintaining humor and high energy.
</li><li>Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation.
</li><li>Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment, manage multiple assignments and coordinate across departments.
</li><li>Ability to take initiative in suggesting ways to augment work and responsibilities of position to accomplish Oceana&rsquo;s goals.
</li><li>Familiarity with environmental and food security issues is a plus but not required.
</li><li>Experience with international media a plus.
</li><li>Professional working proficiency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
</li></ul><p><b>Required Competencies:
</b></p><div><ul><li>Action Oriented: Makes things happen. Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
</li></ul><ul><li>Effective Communication: Understands the value of effective communication. Can deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens, checks for understanding and adjusts content and style to meet the needs of different stakeholders.
</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Focus: Is skilled at anticipating customer/donor needs (internal and external) and providing services that are beyond customer/donor expectations. Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.
</li></ul><ul><li>Builds Networks: Has a history of building formal and informal relationships inside and outside their organization. Is open to connecting and focused on forging relationships that can bring value to the work.
</li></ul><ul><li>Situational Adaptability: Recognizes the need to be flexible and act differently in different situations &ndash; bring empathy in times of stress and change, firm direction in times of uncertainty, or diplomacy in times of conflict.
</li></ul><ul><li>Instills Trust: Can gain the confidence and trust of others by demonstrating honesty and authenticity, acting with integrity, being consistent and credible.
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborates: Brings people together to leverage their skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose. Creates synergy resulting in a combined effort with greater results than what can be achieved by individuals.
</li></ul><ul><li>Interpersonal Savvy: Approaches relationships in an &ldquo;others-oriented&rdquo; way. Can tap into a range of interpersonal skills and approaches and know when to use what with whom.
</li></ul>Global Perspective: Takes a broad view of issues and challenges and can see them in a global context. Builds relationships with people from different cultures and countries. Draws on global knowledge and perspective when tackling complex issues or looking for opportunities.<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul></div><p></p><br>
<p>Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to be considered.<br>
</p><p></p><br>
<p>Oceana's U.S. offices are operating on a hybrid schedule. Staff are required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home on Monday and Friday.
</p><p>Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.<br>
</p><p></p><br>
<p>The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $76,000 annually.
</p><p>Please apply by April 17, 2026.</p></div></div>

Communications Manager

Oceana Inc

<div><p>The Communications Manager reports to Oceana&rsquo;s International Communications Director and supports Oceana&rsquo;s organizational public relations efforts with the goal of increasing brand awareness to drive media coverage, fundraising, and policy and corporate outcomes.</p><p>
The Communications Manager helps tell Oceana&rsquo;s global story to key audiences, including the media, funders, supporters, and decision-makers. The Communications Manager is responsible for rapidly researching, creating, and executing strategies that effectively position Oceana and its leaders as authorities in the ocean conservation and environmental spaces. This includes serving as the lead media contact for Oceana&rsquo;s corporate plastic campaigns targeting major polluters like Coca-Cola and Pepsi, in addition to securing coverage for Oceana&rsquo;s international brand, annual events, executive committee, board of directors, celebrity supporters, scientific reports, and other ocean topics. The Communications Manager secures opportunities to further Oceana&rsquo;s objectives through promotion of the organization&rsquo;s brand, CEO, Chief Scientist, and other leaders across platforms.</p><p>
The Communications Manager works closely with Oceana&rsquo;s other Communications Managers/Directors in Oceana&rsquo;s international offices to cross-promote stories and produce media reports for the Board of Directors. The Communications Manager leads the organization&rsquo;s media tracking efforts and manages the Communications Intern for the department.</p><p>
This position is based in Washington, D.C. Limited domestic or international travel is required.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Principal Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
Essential Functions:</b></p><ul><li>
Create and execute press and communications strategies to achieve Oceana objectives. This includes developing communications plans on the issues of saving the ocean and feeding the world, plastic reduction, increasing transparency at sea, and other organizational initiatives.</li><li>
Secure press coverage in strategic outlets and serve as the lead media contact for Oceana&rsquo;s corporate plastic campaigns and the Transparent Oceans Initiative.</li><li>
Create and maintain successful relationships with members of the media.</li><li>
Manage the Communications Intern, including overseeing the production of a daily media report summarizing Oceana&rsquo;s global media hits, media research and list building, and other communications projects as assigned.</li><li>
Produce written communications (press releases, talking points, op-eds, memos) for press initiatives, interviews, and events.</li><li>
Translate scientific information into public-friendly materials and strategize and develop communications for targeted audiences and stakeholders (e.g., news media, government officials, donors, and public). Other content production includes brochures, fact sheets, social media toolkits, presentations, website content, press materials, and more.</li><li>
Generate press coverage for Oceana&rsquo;s major fundraising events.</li><li>
Support Oceana&rsquo;s experts&rsquo; and celebrity supporters&rsquo; participation in events including preparing talking points, arranging interviews, and more.</li><li>
Produce and place Oceana&rsquo;s print, radio, and TV public service announcements in key target areas such as New York and Southern California.</li><li>
Lead tracking of Oceana&rsquo;s international media coverage.</li><li>
Lead efforts to produce biweekly and triannual media reports for Oceana&rsquo;s international Board of Directors.</li><li>
Maintain press releases, Oceana in the News, media contacts, and other relevant webpages on Oceana&rsquo;s international website.</li><li>
Assist in accomplishing communications goals as needed or requested by Director and Vice President.</li><li>
Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Requirements</b></p><p><b>
Education and Work Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.</li><li>
Three to five years of professional experience as a communications manager, journalist, press secretary, public relations consultant, or other position involving media/press relations.</li><li>
Proven track record of securing top tier interviews and press coverage.</li><li>
Management experience a plus but not required.</li></ul><p><b>
Skills and Knowledge</b></p><ul><li>
Excellent writing and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills.</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency in AP Style and excellent attention to detail.</li><li>
Familiarity supporting high level executives, policymakers, and individuals with writing.</li><li>
Ability to synthesize complicated scientific jargon quickly and accurately for lay audiences.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a team player to coordinate projects, and work effectively with a variety of personalities.</li><li>
Proficient using Microsoft tools including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.</li><li>
Familiarity with media tracking software such as Meltwater, Cision, and Muck Rack is required.</li><li>
Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure while maintaining humor and high energy.</li><li>
Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation.</li><li>
Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment, manage multiple assignments and coordinate across departments.</li><li>
Ability to take initiative in suggesting ways to augment work and responsibilities of position to accomplish Oceana&rsquo;s goals.</li><li>
Familiarity with environmental and food security issues is a plus but not required.</li><li>
Experience with international media a plus.</li><li>
Professional working proficiency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.</li></ul><p><b>
Required Competencies:</b></p><ul><li>
Action Oriented: Makes things happen. Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.</li><li>
Effective Communication: Understands the value of effective communication. Can deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens, checks for understanding and adjusts content and style to meet the needs of different stakeholders.</li><li>
Customer Focus: Is skilled at anticipating customer/donor needs (internal and external) and providing services that are beyond customer/donor expectations. Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.</li><li>
Builds Networks: Has a history of building formal and informal relationships inside and outside their organization. Is open to connecting and focused on forging relationships that can bring value to the work.</li><li>
Situational Adaptability: Recognizes the need to be flexible and act differently in different situations &ndash; bring empathy in times of stress and change, firm direction in times of uncertainty, or diplomacy in times of conflict.</li><li>
Instills Trust: Can gain the confidence and trust of others by demonstrating honesty and authenticity, acting with integrity, being consistent and credible.</li><li>
Collaborates: Brings people together to leverage their skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose. Creates synergy resulting in a combined effort with greater results than what can be achieved by individuals.</li><li>
Interpersonal Savvy: Approaches relationships in an &ldquo;others-oriented&rdquo; way. Can tap into a range of interpersonal skills and approaches and know when to use what with whom.</li><li>
Global Perspective: Takes a broad view of issues and challenges and can see them in a global context. Builds relationships with people from different cultures and countries. Draws on global knowledge and perspective when tackling complex issues or looking for opportunities.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to be considered.</p><p></p><p><br>
Oceana's U.S. offices are operating on a hybrid schedule. Staff are required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home on Monday and Friday.</p><p>
Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.</p><p></p><p><br>
The salary range for this position is $71,000 - $76,000 annually.</p><p>
Please apply by April 17, 2026.</p></div>

ARNOLD & PORTER LLP

<div><p>The Marketing Department of Arnold &amp; Porter has an opening for Media Relations &amp; Rankings Coordinator in the Washington, DC office. The Media Relations &amp; Rankings Coordinator is a full-time position that provides media relations support for the department. The primary focus is coordinating legal directories, rankings, assigned industry surveys, and award nominations for the firm, practice areas, and individual attorneys. The Coordinator also keeps track of all current rankings for the firm, updates attorney bios with current rankings, and maintains the recognition section of the firm&rsquo;s website. The Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining a schedule for Chambers USA editorial submissions, coordinating a significant portion of editorial submissions, and arranging phone interviews for attorneys and Chambers&rsquo; researchers. The Coordinator is also responsible for writing and obtaining approval for awards and &ldquo;Top Lawyer&rdquo; nominations for the firm, for promoting successful placements by obtaining reprints and promoting on the website, for writing fact sheets for rankings/news summaries and assists pull. The Coordinator will also leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance research, drafting, tracking, and reporting processes across rankings and media relations activities.</p>
<p>
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.</p>
<p>
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Providing a comprehensive range of support for media relations and communications activities for the firm and for individual attorneys, with a significant focus on directory placements, rankings, and award nominations.</li>
<li>Coordinating editorial research and paid attorney and firm profiles in legal directories for the firm, including Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, SuperLawyers, Who&rsquo;s Who Legal, and PLC rankings.</li>
<li>Writing text for award nominations, editorial submissions, and website entries in a compelling, clear, and concise manner; obtaining approval from attorneys.</li>
<li>Coordinating with editors at legal and business publications in the submission of awards and nominations; obtain reprints for successful placements, and promote news on the firm website.</li>
<li>Editing and proofing own work; reviewing work from others on the media team for good usage of grammar and to catch typos.</li>
<li>Coordinating submission of assigned practice group/industry surveys for publication in local, national, and international legal trade and business press.</li>
<li>Creating and maintaining an annual schedule for Chambers USA editorial research.</li>
<li>Compiling and maintaining attorney and practice group rankings; updating recognition/ranking section of individual attorney bios on the firm website.</li>
<li>Writing and maintaining fact sheets about rankings/awards for client distribution and pitches.</li>
<li>Maintaining entries for the recognition section of the firm&rsquo;s website.</li>
<li>Assisting with drafting and issuing news releases; drafting news items for the firm website and other writing projects as assigned.</li>
<li>Assisting to pull electronic media lists for distribution of news releases.</li>
<li>Assisting to issue news releases to media and posting on the firm website when the Media Relations Specialist is absent.</li>
<li>Assisting with placing bylined articles and daily media monitoring.
</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, or journalism or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>Minimum of two years of office/administrative experience; strong emphasis on writing, editing, and project management a plus.</li>
<li>Knowledge of standard business grammar; excellent proofing/editing skills.</li>
<li>Ability to use Internet sources a must.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software. Familiarity with AI-powered research, writing, or productivity tools preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent administrative and problem solving skills.</li>
<li>Exhibits good judgment interacting with attorneys and media/publishing companies.</li>
<li>Strong project management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to create and maintain schedules.</li>
<li>Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines while exhibiting a strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively coordinate collection of information and data from multiple sources.</li>
<li>Ability to make sound decisions and demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness in handling confidential and sensitive information.</li>
<li>Flexibility to effectively work within a team environment.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.</li>
<li>Possess reliability, dependability and motivation.</li>
<li>Excellent organization and highly effective communications skills, both oral and written.</li>
<li>Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.</li>
<li>Exceptional client service, both internal and external.</li>
<li>Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>
The anticipated base salary for this position is $59,280 to $69,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime.</p>
<p>
The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.</p>
<p>
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Media Relations & Rankings Coordinator

World Bank Group

<div><p><b>Senior External Affairs Officer</b></p>
<div><div><div><div><b>Job #:</b></div> <div>req36177</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Organization:</b></div> <div>World Bank</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Sector:</b></div> <div>Communications</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Grade:</b></div> <div>GG</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Term Duration:</b></div><div> 2 years 0 months</div></div><br>
<div>
<div><b>Recruitment Type:</b></div> <div>International Recruitment</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Location:</b></div> <div>Washington, DC,United States</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Required Language(s):</b></div> <div>English</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Preferred Language(s):</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Closing Date:</b></div> <div>4/8/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><p><b>Description</b></p><p></p><div>
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. Please visit www.worldbank.org.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
External and Corporate Relations Vice-Presidency (ECR)</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The mission of External and Corporate Relations (ECR) is to help deliver financial and political support for the World Bank Group, strengthen the Bank Group&rsquo;s role as a global thought leader in development by enhancing and safeguarding its reputation, and supporting operational teams to achieve country outcomes. ECR manages corporate communications and global engagement with key stakeholders, including media, civil society, foundations, private sector, donor countries, and international organizations, as well as employee engagement. ECR also manages strategic communications for the World Bank&rsquo;s Regions and Global Practices and leads the management of reputation risk.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
ECR Communication &amp; Marketing (ECRCM)</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Communications and Marketing at the World Bank Group is a unified, strategic organization representing all areas of the institution. Its mission is to deliver world-class communications and marketing leadership&mdash;driving clarity, creativity, innovation, and impact across every audience and channel. Through compelling storytelling, global brand stewardship, and data-driven engagement, the team advances the Bank Group&rsquo;s vision of creating a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Together, we shape the institution&rsquo;s voice, strengthen trust and reputation, and connect the World Bank Group&rsquo;s work to people and partners around the world.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Senior External Affairs Officer plays a central execution role in shaping and delivering external communications for World Bank Group senior leadership, with a primary focus on senior leadership travel, high-level engagements, major institutional moments, and driving expansion into new media. Working in close partnership with the External Communications Manager, Director of Communications and Marketing, and president&rsquo;s and MD&rsquo;s offices, this role leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of integrated communications tied to leadership engagements and priority initiatives. S/he serves as a key connector across communications, operational, and regional teams&mdash;ensuring that media and messaging opportunities are aligned and executed to the highest standard.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Leadership Engagement Communications:</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Lead planning and delivery of external communications for the World Bank Group President&rsquo;s travel, high-level meetings, speeches, and major institutional moments in coordination with EXC and ECR.</li><li>Translate leadership objectives into clear communications plans, deliverables, and timelines that support visibility, impact, and narrative coherence.</li><li>Coordinate messaging, briefing materials, and content across media, digital, and stakeholder channels tied to leadership engagements.</li><li>Ensure communications execution is tightly aligned with the President&rsquo;s schedule, priorities, and strategic objectives.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Communications Planning and Delivery</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Lead and contribute to integrated communications plans for tentpole moments, campaigns, and high-profile initiatives involving senior leadership.</li><li>Work closely with content, media, social, and regional teams to ensure consistent, timely, and audience-appropriate delivery.</li><li>Oversee execution against plans, proactively managing risks, dependencies, and last-minute changes.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
New Media</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Drive the expansion of the World Bank Group&rsquo;s new media ecosystem, identifying and incubating high-impact opportunities across owned and earned channels&mdash;including podcasts, digital-first outlets, emerging platforms, and next-generation content formats.</li><li>Forge and scale strategic relationships with digital publishers, platform innovators, podcast networks, and influential creators, positioning the institution at the forefront of global development conversations and diversifying audiences beyond traditional media spheres.</li><li>Design and oversee platform-specific narrative strategies and growth-oriented content models that translate complex development priorities into compelling, format-native storytelling&mdash;leveraging analytics and performance benchmarks to expand reach, deepen engagement, and deliver measurable audience growth.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
WBG Coordination</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Engage with regional leadership and regional communications colleagues including media, content, and social teams&mdash;spanning the entire World Bank Group&mdash;to ensure coherence of narrative, and successful operational execution of leadership trips and tentpole moments.</li><li>Serve as a focal point across the WBG for information flow related to leadership engagements and special projects.</li><li>Coordinate closely with the president&rsquo;s office and MD communications leads to support communications for other senior leader travel and events.</li><li>Travel as needed to support presidential visits, serving as the media advance lead and coordinating on‑the‑ground press logistics in close collaboration with the president&rsquo;s advance lead, security, and country offices.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Special Projects and Other Tasks</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
Support delivery of communications initiatives assigned by the External Communications Manager and the Director of Communications and Marketing.</li><li>Step in as a trusted execution partner to the External Communications Manager on time-sensitive or high-visibility projects requiring senior-level coordination and follow-through.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, templates, and playbooks related to leadership engagement communications.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Selection Criteria</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, international relations, political science, or a related field; or a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with additional years of relevant professional experience.</li><li>Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in external communications, public affairs, media operations, or strategic communications, preferably in a global, multilateral, government, or complex institutional environment.</li><li>Proven track record of communications work, including strategic media management, combining traditional and digital strategies.</li><li>Contacts, experience and skill in managing high-level communications with the media. Relationships and experience in working with NGOs, government officials, international institutions, business groups, and other audiences critical to the Bank's work will also be highly valuable.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading communications planning and execution for senior leaders, including high-level travel, international engagements, major speeches, and institutional events.</li><li>Proven track record managing complex, fast-moving workflows involving senior principals, multiple stakeholders, and tight deadlines.</li><li>Experience working in or alongside large, matrixed organizations, with the ability to navigate cross-functional and cross-regional coordination.</li><li>Strong experience translating leadership priorities into actionable communications plans, deliverables, and timelines.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting briefing materials, talking points, backgrounders, and engagement summaries for senior leadership.</li><li>Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to manage sensitive information and exercise discretion.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with senior leaders and colleagues across functions.</li><li>Sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy while remaining aligned with managerial direction.</li></ul><p><b><br>
WBG Culture Attributes:</b></p><p>
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.<br>
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
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3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.</p><p>
World Bank Group Core Competencies</p><p><i>
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.</i></p><p><i>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.</i></p><p><i>
Learn more about working at the </i><i>World Bank</i><i> and </i><i>IFC</i><i> including our values and inspiring stories.</i></p></div>

Senior External Affairs Officer

Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health

<div><div>The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) is a 501(c)(3) membership organization located in Washington, DC that serves as the voice of accredited academic public health. ASPPH&rsquo;s staff serves more than 150 academic schools and programs accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). ASPPH&rsquo;s mission is to strengthen the capacity of our members by advancing leadership, excellence, and collaboration. Our vision is improved health for everyone, everywhere.<br>
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ASPPH is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.<br>
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<b>Position Purpose</b><br>
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The Director of Communications is a member of the External Relations &amp; Advocacy (ERA) team and leads the development and execution of ASPPH&rsquo;s integrated communications strategy to enhance external visibility, thought leadership, and organizational impact. This role works closely with leadership to align messaging, advance strategic priorities, and strengthen engagement across internal and external audiences.<br>
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<b>Primary Responsibilities</b></div>
<ul><li>Lead the development and execution of ASPPH&rsquo;s integrated communications strategy across digital, media, and organizational channels.</li>
<li>Oversee content strategy and development across newsletters, publications, Op-Eds, website, and weekly content calendar.</li>
<li>Lead media relations and external engagement strategies to elevate ASPPH&rsquo;s thought leadership and executive visibility.</li>
<li>Work cross-functionally with ERA, Branding, Advocacy, and Leadership to align communications and organizational priorities.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Advocacy to develop and refine policy-related communications and materials.</li>
<li>Manage and mentor communications staff and support engagement with ASPPH Marketing and Communications Sections and Assembly.</li>
<li>Oversee webinars, events, and communications initiatives that support ASPPH programming and member engagement.</li>
<li>Use analytics and industry best practices to continuously improve communications performance, reach, and engagement.</li>
<li>Identify and mitigate communications risks and ensure consistency across all platforms.</li>
<li>Support organizational development efforts, including philanthropic engagement and revenue initiatives.</li>
<li>Stay current on communications trends and apply insights to strengthen ASPPH&rsquo;s voice and impact.</li>
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<div></div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Exceptional writing, editing, and communications skills.</li>
<li>8 to 10 years of experience in journalism, media relations, and/or strategic communications</li>
<li>Experience in journalism, media relations, or strategic communications.</li>
<li>Demonstrated strategic, proactive, and creative approach with measurable results.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret data and inform strategy.</li>
<li>Knowledge of academic public health and higher education.</li>
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<b>Education</b></div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.</li>
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<b>Additional Information</b></div>
<ul><li>Work Locale: Washington, DC (hybrid work environment).</li>
<li>Reports to: Chief External Relations and Advocacy Officer.</li>
<li>Manages/Supervises: ERA Coordinator.</li>
<li>Authority to Work in the US: The individual must be legally eligible to work in the US. ASPPH participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility.</li>
<li>Travel Requirements: The position may involve occasional travel to member institutions and participation in meetings related to the position&rsquo;s professional responsibilities.</li>
<li>Compensation: The position&rsquo;s compensation level is based on industry salary surveys and the individual&rsquo;s experience. ASPPH also takes into consideration the internal pay equity of our existing team members. The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000. We typically do not hire at the maximum level to allow for salary growth. ASPPH offers a generous benefits package, detailed below.</li>
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<div></div><div><b>Working at ASPPH</b><br>
As an organization dedicated to the advancement of academic public health, ASPPH promotes a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We maintain a 35-hour work week, flexible schedules, a hybrid work environment in which staff typically work in the office one day per week&mdash;on Wednesdays&mdash;and work remotely for the remainder of the week, competitive and generous health and wellness benefits, a generous PTO program including 3 to 4 weeks of paid leave, 12 paid holidays, paid winter break, paternity/maternity leave, DC Family and Medical Leave, a casual attire policy, and a 403b retirement plan with ASPPH contributing after 2 years of service. ASPPH is in a beautiful high-rise office, with ample co-working spaces. The class-A building has multiple amenities, including a spa-like fitness room with access to showers and lockers, designated bike space, and in-building parking.<br>
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<b>To Apply</b><br>
To apply, submit cover letter and resume here. Applications will be accepted through April 23, 2026. No phone calls please.</div></div>

Director of Communications

Impact Justice

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h3><div><br>
(Hybrid, Full-Time Position in Oakland, CA, Los Angeles, CA, or Washington, DC)</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Who We Are</b></div><div>
Impact Justice advances safety, justice, and opportunity through boundary-breaking work that honors and empowers people and is changing expectations about what we can accomplish together. We imagine, build, and scale innovations, leverage research and other knowledge to connect the desire for change with informed action, and work to shift the narrative so that decision-makers and the public understand what&rsquo;s at stake and what&rsquo;s possible.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
The Role</b></div><div>
The Communications Associate role is a mid-level, high-impact opportunity within our growing Communications and Marketing team. The role touches every facet of the communications function &mdash; from opportunities to hone your strategic chops and creative ideation, to project management and writing, to social media and email campaign planning and execution.</div><div></div><div><br>
With the Director of Communications and Marketing and the Associate Director of Communications, and in collaboration with staff across the organization, the Communications Associate will own several communications workstreams and play a key supporting role on various communications efforts that advance long-range projects and program initiatives. This is a great role for someone who loves both big-picture thinking and day-to-day execution, and who is energized by building systems that consistently help a team do its best work.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Who You Are</b></div><div>
You&rsquo;re a collaborative, organized communications generalist who brings a thoughtful, future-leaning approach to mission-driven work. You&rsquo;re a strong writer who can translate complex, nuanced concepts into clear and compelling communications. You enjoy juggling a mix of responsibilities and can move between strategy, writing, project tracking, and execution without losing the thread.</div><div></div><div><br>
You&rsquo;re comfortable working with direction and priorities from leadership, and you also know how to take initiative, identify what&rsquo;s needed, and keep work moving. You care about details and follow-through, and you&rsquo;re motivated by contributing to a team culture that is welcoming, values-aligned, and committed to learning.</div><div></div><div><br>
We know there are great candidates who may not think they fit every part of what we describe, or who have skills we haven&rsquo;t thought of. If that&rsquo;s you, we encourage you to apply and tell us more about your experience and what you&rsquo;d bring to the role.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></h3><div><b><br>
What You Will Do</b></div><div>
You will report to the Associate Director of Communications. Your core responsibilities will include:</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Communications Strategy Support</b></div><ul>
<li>Support the development of creative, innovative communications plans in collaboration with the Director of Communications and Marketing and the Associate Director of Communications.</li>
<li>Help clarify communications goals, audiences, and desired impact for priority initiatives.</li>
<li>Coordinate with program leads and internal stakeholders to gather inputs and translate program strategy into an actionable communications work plan.</li>
<li>Contribute ideas for messaging, narratives, and content angles that reflect Impact Justice&rsquo;s mission and values.</li></ul><div><br>
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Project Tracking</b></div><ul>
<li>Lead day-to-day project tracking for communications workstreams, including timelines, owners, dependencies, and deadlines.</li>
<li>Maintain project plans and task tracking in tools like Asana (or similar).</li>
<li>Monitor progress across deliverables, flag risks or bottlenecks, and propose adjustments to keep work on track.</li>
<li>Support meeting preparation and follow-through by tracking action items and ensuring next steps are clear.</li></ul><div><br>
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Content Development and Editorial Support</b></div><ul>
<li>Draft and edit communications materials, including email content, press releases, media pitches, web copy, toolkits, and internal communications.</li>
<li>Review and refine materials drafted by teammates as needed, ensuring clarity, tone, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals.</li>
<li>Help uphold quality and consistency across outward-facing communications (voice, messaging, and brand alignment).</li>
<li>Support content planning by identifying what&rsquo;s needed, when, and in what format for key initiatives.</li></ul><div><br>
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Media Relations Support</b></div><ul>
<li>Monitor relevant news and media opportunities connected to Impact Justice&rsquo;s work.</li>
<li>Brainstorm and write compelling media pitches that secure impact-driven press for the organization.</li>
<li>Support intake and routing of press inquiries in alignment with communications priorities.</li>
<li>Coordinate logistics for interviews and media engagements, including scheduling and preparation support.</li>
<li>Track media placements and outcomes, and share patterns or learnings with the communications team.</li></ul><div><br>
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Social Media and Digital Campaign Support and Execution</b></div><ul>
<li>Create, schedule, and publish social media content (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn), aligned with brand guidelines and evolving platform norms.</li>
<li>Support multi-channel campaign execution, including social and email planning, calendars, and coordination with internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Track performance metrics and synthesize learnings into practical improvements over time.</li>
<li>Help maintain a steady, high-quality publishing rhythm while staying responsive to timely moments and organizational priorities.</li>
<li>Support culturally-relevant brand authenticity and social community building through social listening and direct audience engagement</li></ul><div><br>
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Communications Asset Maintenance and Process Refinement</b></div><ul>
<li>Maintain core communications assets, including routine website updates such as posting content, updating pages, and keeping key information current.</li>
<li>Organize and maintain shared drives and communications asset libraries (e.g., Google Drive), ensuring version control and easy access.</li>
<li>Keep templates, trackers, and other shared team resources updated and easy to use.</li>
<li>Help refine team processes for drafting, review, approvals, publishing, and archiving to improve clarity and consistency.</li>
<li>Support smooth team operations by ensuring systems stay current and work is documented in ways others can easily follow.</li>
</ul><div><b>Required Qualifications</b></div><ul>
<li>At least 3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, digital communications, marketing, journalism, or a closely related field.</li>
<li>Strong writing and editing skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex, nuanced topics into clear, engaging communications for varied audiences.</li>
<li>Experience supporting earned media work, such as pitching, coordinating interviews, drafting press materials, or tracking media outreach.</li>
<li>Project management and project tracking experience, including maintaining timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and keeping work moving across multiple concurrent deliverables (experience using tools like Asana or similar preferred).</li>
<li>Digital communications experience, including creating and scheduling social media content and supporting email campaigns using platforms like Mailchimp.</li>
<li>Basic design or multimedia skills (e.g., Canva), and comfort working within brand guidelines.</li>
<li>Experience maintaining communications assets and systems, such as updating and managing website content (CMS experience a plus), organizing shared drives and asset libraries (e.g., Google Drive), and keeping templates and key documents current.</li>
<li>Operational strength and follow-through, including attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with consistency.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to correspond thoughtfully with colleagues and cross-organization stakeholders to coordinate work across teams.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently with general direction, while also collaborating closely with communications leadership and program staff.</li>
<li>Alignment with Impact Justice&rsquo;s mission and values, including a thoughtful approach to communications in a social justice context.</li>
</ul><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div><ul>
<li>Comfort using basic analytics and reporting (social insights, email performance, website metrics) to inform improvements over time.</li>
<li>Experience utilizing relevant AI tools to ethically and strategically bolster team capacity and deliverables.</li>
<li>Experience developing and maintaining processes for content development, review, approvals, publishing, and asset management.</li>
<li>Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven communications, especially related to criminal legal system reform, juvenile justice, or adjacent issues.</li></ul><br>
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Applying</b></h3><div><br>
The anticipated start date for this position is Spring 2026. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, our starting salaries are established to represent strong compensation in the marketplace and to maintain internal equity. The starting salary for this position is fixed at $70,304, with annual increases defined by the current collective bargaining agreement. This is a bargaining unit position with Impact Justice United represented by OPEIU International. The benefits that come with working at Impact Justice include medical, dental, and FSA plans, significant vacation and wellness leave, and immediate vesting in our 401K with a generous match. This is a full-time, salaried position.</div><div></div><div><br>
This is a full-time, salaried position. The candidate should be located in Oakland, CA, Los Angeles, CA, or Washington, DC. The Communications Associate will work on a hybrid schedule, currently at least two in-office days per week. Periodic deviations to the regular hybrid schedule may be required due to program needs. We are not considering remote staff for this position.</div><div></div><div><br>
If this all sounds like a good fit for you, please send your resume and a one-page cover letter explaining why you are particularly interested in the role and why we should be particularly interested in you! We will review applications and reach out to candidates selected for interviews.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Hiring Process</b></div><div>
Elements of the Impact Justice hiring process may include phone screen interviews, candidate exercises (written or presentations), Zoom interviews, in-person interviews, and reference checks. Candidates are welcome to ask for alternative arrangements in the process if needed (for example, conducting an interview via phone rather than Zoom), Impact Justice will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests. Please communicate any alternative arrangements requested to the hiring manager.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Equal Opportunity Employment</b></div><div>
Impact Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, criminal history, or disability.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
About Impact Justice</b></h3><div>
Impact Justice advances safety, justice, and opportunity through boundary-breaking work that honors and empowers people and is changing expectations about what we can accomplish together. We imagine, build, and scale innovations, leverage research and other knowledge to connect the desire for change with informed action, and work to shift the narrative so that decision-makers and the public understand what&rsquo;s at stake and what&rsquo;s possible.</div></div>

Communications Associate

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