Senior Associate, Communications

The Pew Charitable Trusts•Washington, DC

13d•$78,200 - $87,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Pew is seeking a communications professional to support the institutional and strategy team, including special projects. The role contributes to communications reports and projects and covers strategic communications research, planning, and analysis; media relations; and event planning. The position is based in Pew’s Washington, DC office and participates in a hybrid work program, with core days in the office, telework on remaining days, and four telework “flex weeks” per year. Minimal travel is anticipated. The position reports to the Director, Communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Generally, four years of increasingly responsible communications experience, including media relations and event planning.
Demonstrated advocacy communication and strategic communication planning skills.
Excellent oral and writing skills, with experience communicating within and outside an organization.
High attention to detail and a record of producing error-free materials under deadline.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to develop and advance projects independently and autonomously.
Experience setting short- and long-term planning goals in line with institutional priorities and procedures; task-oriented approach, focus on clear goals, and accountability for responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit, with the ability to develop and manage productive relationships with communications, programmatic, and operations teams, consultants, and others.
Excellent listening skills and experience working both as part of a team and individually with colleagues and staff at all levels.
Good judgment and the capacity to make decisions, justify recommendations, and communicate responsively and clearly.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with media-monitoring software systems such as Cision and Nexis.
Knowledge of Associated Press style.
Experience with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Conduct and, as needed, help lead daily media-clip monitoring; analyze coverage; compile and distribute media reports for senior leadership; and contribute to institutional communications risk management.
Liaise with relevant vendors and serve as Pew’s in-house expert for media-monitoring service accounts, training staff on these processes as needed.
Support the development and execution of media-relations strategies, including developing media lists and engaging with journalists to elevate Pew’s mission and policy experts, secure impactful coverage, and strengthen public understanding of Pew’s work.
Help assess the impact of earned-media efforts and other institutional activities.
Assist with research, planning, logistics, and execution for institutional public and internal events that advance strategic communications priorities.
Support institutional and programmatic efforts, including preparation and logistics for Pew spokesperson media training, thought leadership initiatives, and research into messaging, audiences, social media, emerging trends, and other strategic communications topics.
Contribute to external and internal communications strategies and tactical plans, including establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with media outlets and relevant organizations to extend Pew’s reach and strengthen direct audience engagement.
Lead preparation of Communications department institutional reports for the Executive Office, Board of Directors, and other internal audiences, coordinating with senior Communications leadership and the Executive Office as appropriate.
Support intra-departmental communications, staff engagement efforts, special projects, and other assigned duties.
Provide training and guidance to other team and department members as needed.
Collaborate with Pew colleagues in the United States and around the world, and interact frequently with senior management.