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Head of Media Outreach

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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Head of Media Outreach for its Communications Division. The successful candidate will develop and manage strategies to generate media coverage of IFPRI and its research, and conduct communications outreach activities aimed at the Institute’s key audiences. This position is an exempt, two-year, fixed-term, renewable appointment based in Washington, DC.

Essential Duties:

  • Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Using traditional and social media tools to place stories on IFPRI research in newspapers, magazines, generalist scholarly publications, radio, and television, as well as in the communications outlets of stakeholder groups and forums
  • Ensuring coverage of IFPRI research in both developed and developing countries by fostering and maintaining relationships with journalists and stakeholders around the world
  • Overseeing the execution of IFPRI media and communications outreach campaigns, as well as marketing campaigns for select communications products
  • Providing media and presentation training for research staff
  • Supporting the director of the Communications Division in representing IFPRI within the CGIAR system, with regard to outreach/communications activities
  • Supervising the Media and Outreach team
  • Developing an annual work plan and budget.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Journalism, Communications, International Affairs, International Development, or related field, or equivalent
  • 7+ years media experience, of which 5 years must be working with international media/communications outlets, preferably in an NGO setting
  • Working knowledge of and contact base within media, research, and stakeholder communities
  • Strong writing and editing ability and excellent English-language skills
  • Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks
  • Demonstrated experience managing staff and/or interns
  • Knowledge of international development issues
  • Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a diverse employee population and with all levels of staff and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • International experience, especially in Asia, Africa, or Latin America
  • Fluency in more than one language.

Contact Details

Contact:
Monica Dourado
Telephone:
2028625600
Email:
m.dourado@cgiar.org

Application Instructions

Go to www.ifpri.org . Click on “Careers” and then click on “Other” to link you to Position # 11-209 – Head of Media Outreach, COM. Please complete on-line application, including a complete resume and a detailed letter of interest. Also complete section providing 3 references. For more information on IFPRI, please visit our website at www.ifpri.org.

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