We are looking for a full-time publicist to help develop strategic media campaigns for the organization. Global Exchange's communications department works closely with the mainstream and progressive media to expose human rights abuses occurring overseas and here in the US, educate the US public about international trade, labor rights and environmental issues, and build awareness about the impact of US military aggression in Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond. The Media Director will work with Global Exchange staff and the communications team to help generate national attention on a range of issues: human rights, corporate globalization, trade and immigration, freedom from oil and the local green economy, fair trade and anti-sweatshop movements.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversee message development and media strategy for campaigns and the organization as a whole.
• Serve as an organization spokesperson and build capacity of staff to work with media
• Pitch reporters, editors, producers and columnists
• Write press materials, inc. press releases, fact sheets, letters to the editor and op-eds as well as nd monitorring and tracking news coverage and overseeing press mailings
• Organize and staff press events and editorial board visits
• Build relationships with key outlets and reporters, and update media lists and oversee press mailings
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Work with communications team (web and e-activism) to develop coherent and coordinated print and online messaging about for our campaigns and the organization as a whole.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements for applicants include:

• Self-motivation, confidence and comfort working under deadline pressures
• Strong and articulate written and oral communication skills
• Sharp news sense and political savvy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strategic planning abilities
• Knowledge of and commitment to human rights and social justice issues
• Some Eexperience working with local and international media
• Two years experience in either journalism/publicity and two years of experience as a campaigner/organizer

***PLEASE NOTE: email applications will NOT be accepted for this posting, send your application materials to the address below.*** ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Global Exchange is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. People of Color, differently-abled people and LGBTQ persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply to jobs listed above, please send cover letter, full resume, references, and one additional page answering to the following questions (below) to:

Communications Director Search Committee

Global Exchange

2017 Mission Street, 2nd floor

San Francisco, CA 94110.

In your cover letter or attached, please include responses to the following questions:

1. Please describe your commitment to social change.
2. Please explain how your job related skills lend themselves to this position. And/or how your life experience and life values can help you fill this position successfully.
3. Briefly highlight any other aspects you would like to mention about your suitability for this position.

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