Manager, Media and Communications

Pay Range Details

$89,192.34 – $103,686.10 Annually
* Starting salaries are based on various factors, including candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

Who We Are

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results.

What We Are Looking For

At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE.

Job Title:

MANAGER, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS

Job Location(s):

US – Washington, DC

Job Summary

CARE is hiring a Manager to support enterprise-wide strategic communications – including Executive Thought Leadership. We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of how global news cycles operate who will garner quality media coverage for CARE – including through thought leadership – to grow our voice, profile, and message-pull through in US and global media.

This work includes proactive media engagement as well as managing incoming media inquiries. As part of this role the Manager will also work alongside colleagues across CARE US, including the Office of the President, to draft press releases, statements and other media and social content, and ensure that CARE spokespeople are empowered with the necessary training and other resources to confidently represent CARE in media interviews.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Media and Communications, the ideal candidate should have a strong background working on a media relations team or in an agency setting, and a deep understanding of Strategic Communications. They should also be a strong writer and have a passion for humanitarian work and our mission to end hunger and poverty. While this position can be remote, preference will be given to candidates based in Washington, D.C. Strong preference is also given to candidates who have experience working with a humanitarian NGO or in a major communications agency.

Responsibilities

Media Relations Management

• General media relations – especially proactive outreach – on behalf of CARE CEO, Leadership and other CARE US Teams.
• Specifically target and build relationships with the media, breaking news reporters/editors/producers, and news desks, as well as reporters/editors/producers covering issues and beats relevant to CARE.
• Field, vet, and manage interview requests, and connect journalists with appropriate information and CARE spokespeople.
• Support press briefings and staff interviews as needed.

Executive Thought Leadership

• Manage the coordination and execution of CARE’s Executive Thought Leadership plan – aimed at elevating the POV of our CEO and other leadership around relevant issues.
• Includes internal project management, content and editorial creation, media outreach and relationship building.
• Work to identify and secure Leadership participation in appropriate forums and engagements.

Spokesperson Liaison

• Identify and support spokespeople – including Senior Leadership – to help ensure they are prepared for interviews.
• Develop/draft, obtain approvals for, and disseminate talking points and briefing packets.
• Provide media trainings/workshops for spokespeople, both on a consistent and ad hoc basis.

CEO Social Media Engagement

• Collaborate closely with CARE’s Office of the President to manage the CEO’s larger social media engagement strategy.
• Develop and secure approvals for CEO social media posts, monitor analytics, create editorial/content calendars.
• Source relevant content from across the CARE network for use on leadership channels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, international relations, journalism or other related field.
• 8 to 12 years of combined media relations/communications/public relations/journalism experience.
• At least 5 years of media relations experience either at an agency or in-house.
• Knowledge of key U.S. and international media outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Prior experience managing Executive level communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications, international relations, journalism or other related field.
• Background in crisis communications, international, public or humanitarian affairs.
• Client management experience in an agency setting.
• Experience working in the Global South.
• Experience working for a humanitarian NGO.
• Experience in complex, decentralized organizations.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment against humanitarian crisis backdrops.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

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