BASIC FUNCTION
Serves as the key assistant to the MPP Communications team responsible for providing media assistance; updating & creating web pages and administrative support.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Arts degree required. Minimum of two years professional experience in a communications setting needed, preferably in public relations agency, think tank, non-profit organization, or other political/policy environment. Must have strong understanding of media relations. Must have strong interest or experience in urban and metropolitan issues.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Basic knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook required; strong organizational skills, attention to detail, familiarity with content management systems, high initiative, strong interpersonal skills, discretion, poise, mature judgment; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; team player and articulate; strong writing skills required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
20% Administrative Support
- Respond to publication requests.
- Provide general administrative tasks as needed.
- Assist with the supervision of interns.
- Handle special projects for the Director of Communications and Engagement.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
80% Media Assistance
- Assemble and distribute daily clips.
- Maintain media database.
- Update interview logs.
- Prepare media reports.
- Prepare packets for meetings with media and program partners.
- Draft background briefings, talking points, and other written materials.
- Draft advisories and releases as needed.
- Field calls from the media.
- Assist with traditional and social media outreach.
- Provide research as needed.
- Post materials to the website.
Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment in this position. Brookings welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities. No phone calls and no employment agencies please.