Communications Associate
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Communications Associate developing communications strategies to advance CPJ's press freedom mission worldwide. Collaborating across teams to maximize impact and manage media relations.
Responsibilities:
- The Communications Associate develops and implements communications strategies to maximize the impact of CPJ’s work in defense of press freedom worldwide.
- This position is an integral part of the Communications Department and collaborates with programmatic teams across the organization to ensure that CPJ’s reporting, expertise and advocacy goals achieve maximum reach.
- Media relations and social media experience, excellent news judgment, the ability to work independently and proactively, and a commitment to press freedom are essential to succeed in this role.
- Working with the Communications Director and others across the organization, the Communications Associate will support the implementation of CPJ’s media and outreach strategy.
- Support CPJ’s global media relations including daily handling of CPJ’s press inbox, cultivating relationships with journalists, pitching op-eds, fielding media queries, and supporting media interviews.
- Draft, proofread, format, and distribute press materials; produce promotional materials and web content, and contribute to social media messaging.
- Monitor daily news and opinion from the sector and related areas to identify key opportunities for rapid response and detect potential reputational risks; recommend target groups, beats, or media communities where CPJ should increase engagement or outreach.
- Responsible for operating as the communications team's first responder amid breaking news occurring in the Europe time zone.
- Support the media component of report launches, missions, campaigns.
- Manage and maintain CPJ’s global media database, and coordinate with regional teams on the inclusion and organization of their contacts.
- Deliver communications guidance to regional programs and support the digital communications team to manage CPJ’s homepage and the publication of time-sensitive digital communications across social media.
- Enhance and maintain a framework for tracking requests, pitches, and media interactions; produce analysis and project-specific reports.
- Analyze the data and make recommendations for the design and implementation of project, region, or initiative- specific communications strategies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- A deep interest in and commitment to press freedom
- At least 3-5 years experience working directly with journalists, including global media; good news judgment and political awareness
- A clear understanding of media relations, campaigning, and the role of strategic communications in advancing advocacy
- Impeccable writing and editing skills with proven ability to translate complex issues into succinct, accessible language for multiple audiences
- Strong project management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to set priorities and complete tasks promptly
- Comfortable working on tight deadlines with the ability to multitask and prioritize
- Independent yet collaborative approach; reliable team player adept at working with remote management and staff.
- Experience with platforms like Mailchimp and WordPress
- Able to travel to the United States, typically 1 trip per year.
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