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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR/PR (Cambridge, MA, USA)

The Asian University for Women Support Foundation (AUWSF) seeks an energetic and proactive Communications Director to lead its media outreach efforts. AUWSF is a U.S. 501 (c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, that serves as the principal fundraising arm of the Asian University for Women (AUW).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include managing AUW’s messaging, press outreach, and overall communications strategy; working with national and international reporters, bloggers; maintaining long-term relationships with media outlets; managing releases; planning press events; preparing talking points for interviews; drafting speeches; and drafting and placing op-eds.

Successful applicants will demonstrate resourcefulness, a thorough understanding of media relations, and a passion for women’s empowerment and AUW’s mission. A background in development and/or education is strongly preferred.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

Excellent writing skills and an interest in new media (Twitter, YouTube, blogging) are required and web site management and editing skills are strongly encouraged. An advanced degree in a relevant field and at least 5-7 years of experience of media relations and communications work is required.

This position may include some international travel.

Please email your cover letter, resume and a recent writing sample to jobs at asian-university.org.