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Job Title: Council on Foreign Relations

Company Name: Council on Foreign Relations
Location: New York, NY
Profession: MarCom and Database Marketing

Job Description:

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Assistant Director, Communications and Marketing
Full Time
Department: Communications



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


 
Title:                     Assistant Director, Communications and Marketing


Salary:                  Based on experience and education



 Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations is the leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. The headquarters is in New York City, with a dynamic office in the nation's capital, and programs nationwide.
 The Council's 4,000+ members are prominent leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. The Council also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on the Council's award-winning website, CFR.org.


The Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing is responsible for coordinating CFR book marketing strategy as well as media relations for CFR as a whole.  The department is responsible for positioning and promoting CFR via the full spectrum of media, marketing, and public relations.



The major responsibilities of this position will include:


Working directly with CFR departments on books by CFR scholars.
Managing internal and external promotional efforts for CFR books.
Developing and implementing overall media strategy with the Vice President, scholars, and publishers, while working directly with publisher on press outreach and bookings.


Drafting book press releases, pitching op-eds timed to release and to relevant news sources, and working directly with scholars on media training and talking points.
Creating and executing social media campaigns.


General departmental support including drafting press releases, executing press outreach, placing op-eds, setting up media conference calls or briefing, and responding to inquiries for institutional publications such as the annual report.


Handling NYC OTR events, including writing and sending media advisories, registering press, and managing press at events.
Fielding press calls, building targeted press lists, and posting CFR content on the website.


Position Requirements:


Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience in marketing, communications, or related field.
Degree in Communications, International Relations, or related field with proven knowledge of current American foreign policy and international affairs issues.


Excellent written and communication skills and strong experience with both writing and copy editing.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and toward the organization's strategic goals.


Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, database management, and Social Media websites.
Candidates must be flexible, proactive, organized, and able to function in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Candidates must have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours when necessary.


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