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Senior Manager, Public Relations, Development And Communications

Location : United States

Project HOPE is an international NGO with more than 1,000 engaged employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the worlds most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 65-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world, helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving sexual exploitation & abuse and trafficking in persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our code of conduct, which may include conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, discrimination or harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Position Summary :

The Public Relations Senior Manager supports the Communications & Public Relations team to coordinate and execute Project HOPEs public relations strategy to raise awareness of the organizations expertise in global health and humanitarian aid. This individual will lead media relations efforts, research and manage thought leadership opportunities, write communications materials, support policy and advocacy efforts, and identify and support conference and awards opportunities. This individual should have a passion for global health, humanitarian issues, and / or policy and be comfortable working cross-functionally.

The Senior Manager of Public Relations will serve as a primary point of contact with the media responsible for crafting and executing strategies to elevate the organizations presence and influence in the public sphere. Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications & Public Relations, this role is essential for developing and implementing a comprehensive media relations strategy, encompassing communications, thought leadership, and spokesperson activities. As a key member of the communications leadership team, the Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in increasing awareness, relevance, and interest in the organizations mission and programs. This position requires a strategic thinker with 6-8 years of experience in public relations and media engagement, a knack for storytelling, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Drive media relations efforts to raise Project HOPEs profile and audience, including identifying and shaping newsworthy stories to secure impactful media coverage
• Support crisis communications and emergency response plans with poise and foresight
• Create thought leadership opportunities that reflect the organizations mission and vision
• Raise awareness of Project HOPEs subject matter experts to strengthen brand awareness with policymakers, partners, sector leaders, and donors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media influencers
• Write and distribute persuasive press releases, media pitches, talking points, op-eds, and other media materials tailored to diverse audiences
• Partner with teams across the organization to understand programmatic priorities and identify stories that highlight impact
• Monitor media trends and global events to uncover opportunities for proactive media engagement
• Work closely with leadership to position the organization as a thought leader in the sector
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

Physical Demands And Work Environment :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment. Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form. Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as hardship.

Work environment : Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level. Emergency deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living conditions. Travel for extended periods may be by air and / or other modes of transportation.

Salary range starting at $___TBD___ per year. Compensation for the role is dependent on several factors, including a candidates qualifications, skills, and experience. Project HOPE offers comprehensive benefits as part of the total compensation package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b), paid leave, and much more. For more information about our benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Due to the large number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.

However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other / future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.

Notice to applicants : Project HOPE does not conduct direct solicitation / recruitment via email. Project HOPE never asks job applicants for payment or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Project HOPE will never send you a third-party check and ask you to cash it. If you have been recruited via email, please contact Compliance@projecthope.org.

Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.