The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks an experienced, media relations specialist to fill the role of Media Relations Coordinator. This person will play a key role in all facets of the Foundation’s media outreach, including the writing of press releases and blogs, pitching story ideas and responding to reporter requests, and maintaining media-related databases. The position will also be responsible for updating media sections of the Foundation’s website, and daily monitoring of the media landscape as it pertains to the Foundation, global health, and HIV/AIDS.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist Senior Media Relations Manager to generate strong press coverage with key U.S. and international media on the Foundation’s global advocacy, public policy, programmatic, and research efforts.
• Assist with developing messaging and talking points, as well as media training of Foundation staff and ambassadors.
• Assist with responding to media requests in a timely manner.
• Craft press releases, statements, press advisories, and blogs when called upon.
• Assist Senior Regional Communications Officer with communications activities in Africa.
• Managing media contact database and generating reports on media coverage.
• Monitoring media for mentions of Foundation and HIV-AIDS issues.
• Manage daily clips dissemination, including updating internal and external websites with relevant media stories.
• Work with Senior Media Relations Manager to keep staff informed of issues raised in media, as well as the development of major news stories that may affect the Foundation’s image or work.
• Manage the posting and updating of media-related content on the Foundation’s website.
• Assist with coordination of press conferences, editorial board meetings, and other media events when called upon.
• Represent Foundation at various meetings and conferences.
Qualifications and Experience
• 2-4 years experience
• Experience in communications, media and public relations, and/or the non-profit sector
• Interest and knowledge of HIV/AIDS and/or global health issues a plus
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and copyediting skills a must
• Experience with blogging and social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills; must be able to interact and communicate with individuals cross-culturally and at all levels, and work in a team environment
• Able to multitask and handle deadlines and stressful situations in a professional manner
• Creative and persistent problem solver
Media Relations Coordinator
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