Global Media Ambassador for International Social Impact

1 week ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Special Olympics Full time

Position Overview


The Senior Director of International Media Relations serves as the lead strategic media advisor to the sport, health, and global youth and education teams, driving storytelling and content opportunities to capture the attention of national, regional and international media.



Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a global external public relations strategy that supports the strategic objectives and broader organizational goals.
  • Constantly mine for potential news angles and data to support opportunistic storytelling and establishes an ongoing pipeline of content to pitch for media outreach.
  • Identify proactive earned media moments and pitch/place breakthrough stories for targeted audiences in broadcast, print, online and new media.
  • Draft communications materials, including but not limited to media strategies, key messages, press releases, statements, question and answer documents and owned assets.
  • Provide high-level briefing materials and talking points to Special Olympics spokespeople.
  • Collaborate across the geographically- and functionally matrixed organization to ensure consistent branding and messaging specific each programmatic area.
  • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality. Must have attention to detail and be a critical thinker.
  • Continually develop contact list of journalists and media outlets, covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the Special Olympics story to a wider audience.
  • Help establish new and maintain existing relationships on behalf of Special Olympics.
  • Coordinate queries from journalists and the media in general and responds to their information requests.


Requirements

  • Minimum of ten years' experience as a journalist or media relations manager in the private or public sector, in or outside the United States.
  • Familiarity with emerging media platforms and a news junkie, keeping on top of trends and opportunities.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, international affairs, or related field; or comparable professional experience.
  • Demonstrated experience regularly securing media coverage for a global brand.
  • Record of accomplishment of effective media relations and/or social media wins.
  • Proven ability to manage large workloads and organize work efficiently under pressure and deadlines.
  • Excellent project management and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.


Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $103,992 - $122,343 annually. Additionally, Special Olympics offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, retirement, legal resources, and PTO.



EEO Statement

Special Olympics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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