Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Title: * director, global communications*
Department: * global marketing and communications*
Reports to: * vice president, global communications*
Location: * nyc office*
Catalyst is a global nonprofit supported by many of the world’s most powerful ceos and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for womenFounded in 1962, catalyst drives change with preeminent thought leadership, actionable solutions and a galvanized community of multinational corporations to accelerate and advance women into leadership—because progress for women is progress for everyone.
Summary of team
The global marketing and communications (gmc) department includes the communications, editorial, design, digital, social media, and content project management teamsOur customers are our colleagues based throughout north america and europeThough all catalyst staff are working remotely during the pandemic, about half the members on our highly productive team are based in catalyst’s nyc office with the other half working remotely from homebased offices on a permanent basisWe proudly transform catalyst’s cutting-edge research into reports, workshops, and other knowledge products that our supporters and the public engage with on their journey to create more inclusive workplace cultures.
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Summary of responsibilities*
The director of global communications works with the svp and vp, global communications to develop and execute public relations to enhance catalyst’s visibility, positioning and reputation; and support its mission, goals and initiatives.
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Essential functions*
Work with the vp, global communications to develop and execute specific public relations strategies and goals
Work with catalyst teams in communicating and promoting content and initiatives; assist with responses to government and public policy issues and actions
Continue to foster strong media relations, including pitching and relationship-building with key media; track, analyze and report media coverage
Help develop catalyst’s response and messaging, talking points, op-eds, press releases, social posts on economic, policy, and other current events/trends affecting women in the workplace
Collaborate with social media team to support campaigns on facebook, linkedin, twitter and instagram
Work with executive leadership to manage their internal and external presence
Provide issues management support and counsel
Provide support for training, coaching, and guiding staff in public speaking, media interviews and presentations
Help manage pr agency teams and other external partners, who contribute to and support key pr campaigns and initiatives
Knowledge and skills
5 – 8 years of public and media relations and/or journalism experience preferred; pr agency experience and issue advocacy experience a plus
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Excellent organizational skills
Deep understanding of the changing traditional and social media landscape and the ongoing news cycle
Deep external communications/media relations experience and relationships among business, consumer/lifestyle and nonprofit media
Experience with executive communications
Experience writing for social media – short, succinct and pithy
Experience supporting media spokespersons with briefing and preparation for media interviews
Comfortable working with all levels the organization and proven ability to influence and persuade
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and a willingness to take charge and drive results
Ability to think creatively and problem solve
Ability to work with and manage pr agencies, including motivating teams and managing budgets
Ability to work effectively and project manage multiple projects with different leaders
Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines and establish clear priorities quickly
Crisis communications knowledge and issues management experience
Able to work with confidential information without exception
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
