Application deadline is October 30, 2009.

BASIC FUNCTION

Responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that includes media/press and stakeholder outreach, event planning, publications development and production, marketing and other tactics and activities, as necessary. Responsible for promoting the Global Economy and Development program (“Global”), its scholars and research to external stakeholders both in the U.S. and internationally, including policymakers, media, the NGO community, the private sector and academic community. Responsible for improving internal communications within Global and with other programs within Brookings.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree required, preferably related to international issues; coursework in the field of communications or public relations preferred but not required. Advanced degree preferred but not required. At least eight years experience in communications field; knowledge of the media community and communications strategies required. Experience in policy or educational working environment desirable. Ability to lead a small team.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Entrepreneurial attitude required. Exemplary organizational ability, combined with extremely robust initiative and strong writing/communications skills. Self-starter, requiring minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, poise, mature judgment; ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong interest in international economics/affairs preferred. High degree of familiarity with the latest communications technology.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

30% Communications Strategy and Management

Work with Communications Department, Vice President, and Deputy Director to formulate and execute overall communications strategy for Global

In close consultation with individual scholars, identify target audiences for variety of projects, events, and publications and identify concrete actions to disseminate effectively scholars’ work to a wide range of audiences for maximum impact

Work to cultivate and build the Global brand

Represent Global and advocate its interests within Brookings

Propose and implement measures to improve internal communications within Global, including ways to facilitate the flow of information, ideas, and data among scholars and other research staff

Directly manage team of up to three communications professionals within Global

40% Communications and Outreach

Work with Communications Department to coordinate overall electronic media strategy, including conducting communications-related research, managing communications technology and managing contact database

Work with Global Online Communications Specialist to create content and update website, develop and distribute electronic newsletters and utilize other online tools, as needed

Identify opportunities for scholars to develop op-eds, policy briefs, letters to the editors, etc.; draft these written materials as necessary

Draft and edit, as needed, press releases, media advisories, event announcements, pitch letters, fact sheets and other press materials

Proactively engage target media and coordinate media relations with Communications Department, as needed

Engage external stakeholders, including policymakers, the private sector, and the academic and NGO communities via multiple communications tactics that are identified as part of the overall Global communications strategy

In close consultation with Global’s Director of Development and External Relations, craft messages and develop materials to better communicate with current and potential donors

20% Event Planning

In close consultation with scholars, develop and organize major public events. This includes:

Identifying speakers and topics

Coordinating panels and participants

Drafting correspondence and press releases

Working with Communications Department to identify and engage media interest Manage the execution of public events (roundtables, workshops, lecture series, etc.), and other meetings as necessary Oversee and closely monitor event planning and execution by research and communications staff, directly support staff when necessary

10% Publications Production

Develop concepts for publications and work with scholars and research staff to produce relevant and timely publications, including reports, policy briefs, fact sheets, books and other publications

We strongly encourage qualified women and minorities to apply.

(Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. No phone calls please.)

EOE M/F/H/V