Senior Manager, Public Relations

Senior Manager, Public Relations, Development and Communications

Location:
United States

Project HOPE is an international NGO with more
than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe,
responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges. Throughout
our 65-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided
more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations
around the world, helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up,
and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Public Relations Senior Manager supports the
Communications & Public Relations team to coordinate and execute Project
HOPE's public relations strategy to raise awareness of the organization's
expertise in global health and humanitarian aid. This individual will lead
media relations efforts, research and manage thought leadership opportunities,
write communications materials, support policy and advocacy efforts, and
identify and support conference and awards opportunities. This individual
should have a passion for global health, humanitarian issues, and/or policy and
be comfortable working cross-functionally.
The Senior Manager of Public Relations will serve as a
primary point of contact with the media responsible for crafting and executing
strategies to elevate the organization's presence and influence in the public
sphere. Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications & Public
Relations, this role is essential for developing and implementing a
comprehensive media relations strategy, encompassing communications, thought
leadership, and spokesperson activities. As a key member of the communications
leadership team, the Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in increasing
awareness, relevance, and interest in the organization's mission and programs.
This position requires a strategic thinker with 6-8 years of experience in
public relations and media engagement, a knack for storytelling, and the
ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Drive media
relations efforts to raise Project HOPE's profile and audience, including
identifying and shaping newsworthy stories to secure impactful media coverage
* Support crisis
communications and emergency response plans with poise and foresight
* Create thought
leadership opportunities that reflect the organization's mission and vision
* Raise awareness
of Project HOPE's subject matter experts to strengthen brand awareness with
policymakers, partners, sector leaders, and donors
* Build and
maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media influencers
* Write and
distribute persuasive press releases, media pitches, talking points, op-eds,
and other media materials tailored to diverse audiences
* Partner with
teams across the organization to understand programmatic priorities and
identify stories that highlight impact
* Monitor media
trends and global events to uncover opportunities for proactive media
engagement
* Work closely with
leadership to position the organization as a thought leader in the sector
* Other duties as
assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* BA/S degree
preferred in journalism, communications, international relations, or related
field
* 6-8 years directly
related, progressive experience in public relations, media relations, or
communications is required.
* Demonstrated,
hands-on media relations experience in essential, including a proven track record
of regularly pitching reporters, securing media coverage, and writing compelling
press materials, (press releases, media advisories, talking points)
* Exceptional
writing, editing, and verbal communications skills with a proven ability
to craft compelling narratives and key messages
* Strong
understanding of the media landscape, with established relationships across
media platforms
* Experience
managing crisis communications and/or emergency response strategies
* Demonstrate
initiative, muti-tasking abilities, problem-solving skills, and professional
maturity
* Ability to
collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships across teams,
departments, and time zones
* Impeccable
organizational skills that enable rapid prioritization and execution of urgent
tasks
* Experience in
global health, humanitarian work, or mission-driven organizations preferred
* Ability to travel
both domestically and internationally, as necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Physical demands:
* While performing
the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment
and able to use standard office equipment.
* Must be able to
communicate in verbal and written form.
* Project HOPE
employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working
conditions are classified as "hardship."
Work environment:
* Typical office
environment with exposure to a minimal noise level.
* Emergency
deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living
conditions.
* Travel for
extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation.

Salary range starting at $86, 000 per year. Compensation
for the role is dependent on several factors, including a candidate's
qualifications, skills, and experience. Project HOPE offers comprehensive
benefits as part of the total compensation package, including health, dental,
vision, and life insurance, 403(b), paid leave, and much more. For more
information about our benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Due to the large number of inquiries, we receive, only
candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this
position will be considered. No phone calls please.
However, since we are active around the world in the field
of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for
other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.

Notice to applicants: Project HOPE does not conduct
direct solicitation/recruitment via email. Project HOPE never asks job
applicants for payment or financial information at any stage of the recruitment
process. Project HOPE will never send you a third-party check and ask you to
cash it. If you have been recruited via email, please
contact Compliance@projecthope.org

Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.