Senior Director of International Media Relations

1 week ago

Järfälla Municipality, Sweden Special Olympics Full time



Job Title:

Senior Director, International Media Relations



Job Summary:

The Senior Director of International Media Relations serves as the lead strategic media advisor to the sport, health, and global youth and education teams. This role is responsible for driving storytelling and content opportunities to capture the attention of national, regional, and international media.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Develop and execute a global external public relations strategy that supports the strategic objectives and broader organizational goals.
  • Constantly mine for potential news angles and data to support opportunistic storytelling and establishes an ongoing pipeline of content to pitch for media outreach.
  • Identify proactive earned media moments and pitch/place breakthrough stories for targeted audiences in broadcast, print, online, and new media.
  • Help develop global external media strategy for international events, including World Games, Unified Cups, Regional Games, etc.
  • Draft communications materials, including but not limited to media strategies, key messages, press releases, statements, question and answer documents, and owned assets.
  • Provide high-level briefing materials and talking points to Special Olympics spokespeople.
  • Collaborate across the geographically and functionally matrixed organization to ensure consistent branding and messaging for each programmatic area.


Requirements:


  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a journalist or media relations manager in the private or public sector, in or outside the United States.
  • Familiarity with emerging media platforms and a news junkie, keeping on top of trends and opportunities.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, international affairs, or a related field, or comparable professional experience.
  • Demonstrated experience regularly securing media coverage for a global brand.
  • Record of accomplishment of effective media relations and/or social media wins.
  • Proven ability to manage large workloads and organize work efficiently under pressure and deadlines.
  • Excellent project management and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.


Benefits:

Special Olympics offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, retirement, legal resources, and PTO.



Equal Employment Opportunity:

Special Olympics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.



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