Senior Communications Manager
Skills
S StrategyCrisis SExecutive LeadershipInternational ConferencesInternational MediaJournalismMedia Relations
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Must have a degree or equivalent professional experience in communications or journalism.
- Minimum of 8 years relevant full-time work experience.
- Proven ability to deliver communications that improve organizational reputation.
- Demonstrated experience in crisis communications and managing high-risk situations.
- Experience pitching to international media and managing relationships with journalists.
- Proven leadership abilities including line-management and executive advisory roles.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- International Organization Experience
- Internal Communications
- Science Communication
- Funder Relations
- Event Management
Day to day
- Develop and implement corporate and internal communications strategies.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with partners and funders.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on high-profile and sensitive issues.
- Develop crisis management strategies with the Director of Communications.
- Manage PR agency relationships and track against deliverables.
- Seek and pitch SBTi stories to enhance its profile and credibility.