Assistant Director, Communications, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Overview

The Atlantic Council seeks a talented, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individual for a position as Assistant Director, Communications in its Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center (AALAC). The Assistant Director will form a key part of the team and work closely with the senior leadership in an entrepreneurial atmosphere. This position requires cross-collaboration with colleagues in other regional and thematic centers across the Atlantic Council. In particular, it will involve close coordination with the broader Atlantic Council communications and digital team.

Based in Washington, DC, the ideal candidate is a passionate and entrepreneurial self-starter who will lead AALAC’s communications and digital strategy while advising and supporting Center portfolios in their communication efforts. Additionally, the Assistant Director will help conceptualize and implement the communications strategy and advance community outreach and engagement.

This position will focus on ensuring that AALAC’s reach includes critical Latin American and Caribbean policy stakeholders, alongside broadening outreach to a new community of global actors to highlight the increasing relevance of the region in a world context. The ideal candidate will further AALAC’s brand, build relationships with journalists, position AALAC experts and analysis in the media, and increase visibility for the Center’s work overall. The ability to operationalize ideas and balance multiple tasks in a dynamic environment under time pressure is key to success in the job.

This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers ranging from $60,000 to $70,000.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

• Work with the Center’s leadership and portfolio leads to advance a cohesive, center-wide communications strategy.
• Implement the strategy and adjust it using benchmarks, metrics, and other measurements to meet goals.

Media Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, media outlets, and influencers in the region.
• Work with the Atlantic Council’s communications team to pitch experts, create tip sheets, draft press releases, track AALAC’s presence in media, and steward relationships with journalists.
• Convene and help lead monthly brown bag sessions with journalists.

Editorial

• Manage the Center’s publications process, guiding issue briefs, spotlights, and long-form reports through the editing process.
• Edit select communications on a day-to-day basis.

Marketing

• Coordinate event invitation processes and email newsletters, including acting as lead writer and editor for a monthly newsletter of the Center’s accomplishments.
• Lead subscription campaigns, manage email lists, and enhance outreach efforts.
• Provide continuity and innovation to AALAC’s programming and publications outreach.

Social Media

• Lead the Center’s social media strategy and messaging to build a cohesive narrative around programming.

Website

• Guide AALAC updates to the Atlantic Council’s website, ensuring inputs conform to AC style.
• Regularly update staff and nonresident fellow bios, media mentions, and publication/event pages.

Relationship Management

• Manage the work of communications consultants and coordinate activities with partners.
• Act as a liaison with the Atlantic Council Engagement Team and other Centers.

Data/Metrics

• Work with Atlantic Council Media Relations and Digital teams to track data and metrics across all communication channels.
• Develop best practices based on data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in media relations and/or communications, preferably with a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Excellent English-language writing and editing skills, with the ability to create compelling and engaging content. Strong Spanish-language skills are required.
• Knowledge of the Latin American and Caribbean media landscape, with familiarity with key journalists and outlets in the region.
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of social media management platforms (e.g., Sprout Social), website management tools (e.g., WordPress), and email marketing tools (e.g., Marketo).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially with others with the highest standards of integrity.
• Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, mission-oriented environment.

Benefits

The Atlantic Council recognizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Pet insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Wellness benefits.

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