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Position Title : Senior Director, International Media Relations
Location : Special Olympics Headquarters, Remote, Outside of United States
Department : Brand, Communications & Content
Reports to : Vice President, International Media Relations and Communications
Salary Range for US Based Staff : $103,992 - $122,343
Company Summary :
Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health, and leadership. With nearly four million athletes and Unified Sports partners and one million coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year. Learn more at SpecialOlympics.org.
Position Summary :
The Senior Director of International Media Relations serves as the lead strategic media advisor to the sport, health, and global youth and education teams, specifically driving storytelling and content opportunities to capture the attention of national, regional, and international media.
Our ideal candidate has international media relations experience, regularly pitching and securing stories in multiple geographic areas, and has a keen understanding of how to improve an organization’s public presence through various channels including paid, owned, and earned media. A working background as a journalist or producer is preferred.
The Senior Director of International Media Relations closely collaborates with each programmatic area communications lead as well as each Regional Communications Team member to :
* 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 establish 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.
* Help develop global external media strategy for international events including World Games, Unified Cups, Regional Games, etc.
* Draft communications materials, including 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 to 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 lists of journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web, etc. – and maintain 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 respond to their information requests.
The Senior Director for International Media Relations helps support global external awareness efforts and requires working collaboratively across the marketing & communications department and Special Olympics program staff supporting seven SO regions (Africa, Asia Pacific, East Asia, Europe / Eurasia, Latin America, Middle East / North Africa, North America).
Primary Responsibilities :
* Advise the Vice President of International Media Relations and Communications on top-tier media and thought leadership opportunities for Special Olympics.
* Provide recommendations on media engagement strategies and approaches, considering relevance, timing, audience, reach, effectiveness, branding, and relationships.
* Proactively pitch media opportunities, oversee media monitoring, and train spokespeople on messaging.
* Create and implement strategic communications plans aligned with organizational and donor priorities, including significant activations and milestones.
Required Qualifications :
* 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 trends.
* Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, international affairs, or related field; or comparable professional experience.
* Proven experience securing media coverage for a global brand.
* Effective media relations and social media success.
* Ability to manage large workloads and organize work under pressure and deadlines.
* Excellent project management and communication skills.
* Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
Desired Qualifications :
* Training as a print or broadcast journalist and storytelling skills using words, images, or audio.
* Experience advising senior management on media opportunities.
* Interest in digital media, multimedia, or emerging content approaches.
For USA based staff : Special Olympics offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, retirement, legal resources, and PTO.
Special Olympics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.
* Special Olympics is an E-Verify Employer
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