Senior Associate, Communications (Temporary Contractor/Limited Engagement)

Overview

The Pew Trusts uses data to make a difference. For more than 70 years, we have focused on serving the public, invigorating civic life, conducting nonpartisan research, advancing effective public policies and practices, and achieving tangible results. Through rigorous inquiry and knowledge sharing, we inform and engage public-spirited citizens and organizations, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause. We are a dedicated team of researchers, communicators, advocates, subject matter experts, and professionals working on today's big challenges – and we know we are more effective and creative collectively than we are individually. With Philadelphia as our home town and the majority of our staff located in Washington, DC, our U.S. and international staff find working at Pew personally and professionally rewarding.

Wise stewardship of resources allows Pew employees to pursue work that strategically furthers our philanthropic mission in significant and measurable ways. We collaborate with a diverse range of philanthropic partners, public and private organizations, and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society. Pew attracts top talent, people of integrity who are service-oriented and willing to take on challenging assignments. We provide competitive pay and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a respectful and inclusive workplace. Pew employees are proud of their colleagues, proud of where they work, and proud of the institution's reputation.

Communications
The Communications department supports leaders at all levels of the institution to promote project and campaign efforts, inform key audiences, and protect and advance Pew's reputation. The department provides a comprehensive range of communications services for all programmatic and administrative units and Trusts-operated projects. Our in-house expertise includes: strategy and message development; editorial support; design and creative services; media event planning; digital and video production; and social media. The unit oversees all communications policies, guidelines, and processes in order to ensure production of the highest quality work and effectively steward Pew's resources.

Position Overview
This position, based in Pew's London office, reports to the manager, communications and is a member of the Pew communications staff supporting the implementation of a communications strategy for the Pew's international environment campaigns, including the development of public facing communications (printed materials, e-newsletters, social media content, and events) and media relations activities. The position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities, proven writing and editing abilities for print and online platforms, as well as experience working with networks of supporters, and media relations, experience.

Duration: Estimated to be full time hours through January 2020.

Payroll: Will work onsite at The Pew Charitable Trusts in London, but the selected candidate will be pay rolled through a third party staffing agency.

Responsibilities

General

• Supports communications outreach and tactics detailed in Pew's Ending Overfishing in Northwestern Waters communications strategy.
• Regularly informs project staff of media outreach and social media results.Supports local communication tactics in support of other international conservation campaigns.
• Contributes to the management of the Pew Europe Communications calendar.
• Shares updates in advance for the internal weekly update, and the Pew international environment calendar.
• Coordinates with Communications colleagues located in Washington, D.C.

Media, Public Engagement and Communications Strategy

• Develops media quotes and instant responses as required.
• Pitches and arranges media interviews for spokespeople and helps with preparation for interviews.
• Responds to media inquiries and is available for communications tasks outside working hours on a reasonable basis to support international staff.
• Supports Pew's social media accounts as required.

Coordination

• Coordinates activities with colleagues across Pew and with the colleagues of other organizations with whom we are working.
• Provides communications coordination support to campaign staff across Europe, including drafting and reviewing communications strategies, and handling clearance and approvals as required.
• Maintains regular reporting systems to keep Pew colleagues in all offices updated on project developments and potential communications challenges.

Publications, Writing, Online & Multi-Media Communications

• Writes and edits communications materials in required languages in collaboration with the campaign team and Pew's editorial services desk, such as press releases, advisories, statements, speeches, presentations, fact sheets, web stories, newsletters, and other communications materials for public dissemination.
• Works in collaboration with digital, multi-media, and graphic design colleagues to develop infographics, videos, and other materials that help to achieve project goals.
• Coordinates closely with the Digital and Creative team on the development of digital material and social media content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience required in media relations and campaign communications, preferably with public policy or nonprofit advocacy organizations.
• Significant experience in earned media, with understanding of media operations and news organizations and experience pitching both event-based press materials (announcements, bills, agreements, etc.) and product-based press materials (statements, reports, polls, etc.).
• Understanding of traditional and social media with a keen sense of how to adapt to changes in the landscape.
• Fluency in English and French required; Spanish a plus.
• Experience creating and maintaining media lists.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good project management skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated political skills and judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a creative, fast-paced and highly professional corporate culture that emphasizes excellence, collegiality, and teamwork.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral communications skills, including ability to synthesize material, focus on the essence of an issue or research findings and then communicate it to a broader audience in a captivating manner.
• Experience working with a network of supporters.
• European media experience, including media placement.
• Ability to work productively in a nonpartisan way with a wide array of different and culturally diverse people.
• Ability to set short- and long-term planning goals in line with agreed strategy. A task-oriented style, with focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Sound judgment, ability to make decisions, and be responsive, clear and sensitive with colleagues and partners.

Travel
Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings in the EU.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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