- Develop annual plans and coordinate media partnership/sponsorship engagements.
- Cultivate strong relationships with domestic and international media to secure positive coverage for the president, executive leadership, and the foundation that advances Ford’s mission.
- Proactively pitch and place media stories to raise the profile of the Ford Foundation and its initiatives and grants.
- Work with the External Affairs team and Strategic Communications Officers to respond promptly to all routine media inquiries (non-crisis related).
- Write and disseminate press releases for significant grants, institutional news, and other key foundation projects.
- Spearhead positioning strategies for executive leadership, primarily the President, as well as operations and program vice presidents- by drafting op-eds, preparing spokespeople for interviews and speeches, and driving targeted press and social outreach.
- Design and execute structured media training plans to prepare foundation spokespeople for public engagements and press appearances.
- Coordinate with the Sr. Strategic Communications Officer to ensure alignment with strategies for the Office of the Vice President of International Programs and the Office of the Vice President of U.S. Programs.
- Oversee the media relations budget and vendor relationships related to media outreach and media tracking platforms.
- Collaborate with Creative and Engagement, and Insights teams to support, leverage, and amplify earned media results and social media efforts.
- Educate and update foundation staff on media outcomes, data-driven performance metrics, and communications best practices.
- Consult with the Director of External Affairs, Director of Strategic Communications, and VP of Communications on media strategies for non-routine issues.
Head of Media Relations and Executive Communications
Ford Foundation · New York · Remote ·
- Level:
- Manager
- Job type:
- Full Time
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