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Program Director, Corporate Programs & Public Relations

Organization:
Carnegie Council
Location:
United States (New York, NY)
Website:
www.carnegiecouncil.org
Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience. Anticipated start date, no later then April 1, 2011.
Contact Information:
Eva Becker
Phone:
2128384120--No phone calls please
Email:
orders@cceia.org
Fax:
2127522432
Apply online:
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Description:

The Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, a nonprofit, non-advocacy independent organization, was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1914. Its purpose is to promote understanding of the underlying values and conditions that ensure peaceful relations among nations. The Council sponsors collaborative research projects, conferences, curriculum development programs, and publications that reach both expert and general audiences.

We are currently looking for a permanent Program Director of our Corporate Sponsored programming.

Responsibilities May Include

  • Secure corporate sponsorship for studio-based, educational programs on business ethics and sustainability
  • Direct “Workshops for Ethics in Business”: design programming with sponsors
  • Direct “Carnegie New Leaders”: guide programming and projects
  • Direct Training Curriculum on business ethics and leadership
  • Market the Carnegie Ethics Studio to produce quality TV, radio, and educational products
  • Conduct television/radio interviews or media appearances
  • Write occasional Op-ed pieces

Public Relations & Marketing

  • Help the Council become better known in its target audiences
  • Develop distribution channels including Public Radio stations, TV stations, cable outlets, etc. to disseminate Council products
  • Find new distribution channels for products and increase the outreach
  • Market the Training Curriculum
  • Get feedback from users and channels to improve the products
  • Help devise new or alternative products to implement the mission of the Carnegie Council

Qualification:

Skills/Experience & Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree required
  • 5 to 10 years working in international affairs
  • Successful track record in raising corporate and/or foundation support
  • TV, radio, or print journalism experience helpful
  • Conducting television/radio interviews or media appearances
  • Strong communication skills with donors or clients
  • Experience managing teams
  • Ability to meld the Council's mission with value for donors
  • Entrepreneurial inclination
  • Experience abroad a plus

The candidate should have a good basis in international affairs, technical knowledge of the editing process, and effective project management skills. The ideal candidate will also have superior administrative and writing skills. The position requires a blend of content, creativity, technique, and marketing, as well as experience working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. He or she will be diplomatic, of the highest integrity, possess sound judgment, and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.