JOB OF THE WEEK: Deputy Communications Director, Migration Policy Institute

The Migration Policy Institute (MPI), a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to the study of national and international migration policies, seeks a Deputy Director of Communications to participate in the editing, production, and dissemination of research publications and other written products; write media and marketing materials as well as online and social media content; assist in the development and implementation of media communications/public information strategy; and other communications-related logistical and technical support.

 

The Deputy Director of Communications, who will report to the Director of Communications, should ideally possess the following professional qualifications and personal characteristics:

 

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience or a master's degree with at least 3 years of experience in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field
• Demonstrated excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to write quickly, concisely, and with meticulous accuracy and attention to detail. (Chicago Manual of Style knowledge a distinct plus)
• Superior copy-editing and substantive editing skills
• Proven ability to be part of a fast-moving, dynamic environment and work effectively under pressure and under tight deadlines on multiple projects
• Superb organizational and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to prioritize demands
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work collegially in a team environment
• Demonstrated skill in dealing with print and broadcast journalists, editors, bookers, and producers
• Knowledge of migration policy issues and the media world preferred
• Facility for understanding and using social media and new technologies a plus
• Foreign language capability (particularly Spanish) preferred, international experience a plus

 

The successful candidate for this position will:

• Work with the Director of Communications and Communications Team to implement the Institute's strategic communications plan and communicate its message to the media, the policy community, related research and advocacy groups, and legislators.
• Edit and shepherd through the production process the Institute's research materials, including policy briefs, reports, and books.
• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, press kits, talking points, and other materials.
• Assist in shaping and executing media and external constituency outreach; and assist in handling incoming press inquiries.
• Develop and update content for the Web sites and assist in E-communications campaigns.
• Help write and prepare for dissemination electronic newsletters
• Assist with taking photos, and shooting and editing video for the Web sites
• Participate in the use of software, databases, and subscription services to maintain and expand the organization's media and constituent databases.
• Perform research as needed for media outreach and to update media mailing lists.
• Other communications, events, and marketing logistics.

 

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary expectations to [email protected] by July 15, 2010. Please reference "Deputy Director of Communications" in the subject line. We will be reviewing applications as they are sent, so early submissions are strongly encouraged.

 

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package offered.

 

The Migration Policy Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion or physical ability.