Director, Public Relations & Communications

Public Relations & Communications Director

Global Citizen is the world's leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday activists raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy and the corporate sector. Over the past 10 years, $50 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizen's team operates from New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Geneva, Melbourne, Toronto, Johannesburg, Lagos and beyond.

Position Overview

Global Citizen's Public Relations department is seeking a dynamic PR professional with a passion for innovative storytelling, sharp news sense, a strong contact list of industry-leading journalists, and a drive to make a positive global impact.

The ideal candidate will have experience executing rollouts of large-scale public relations campaigns, be a self-starter, and the ability to work across international markets simultaneously. The candidate will also need to have the flexibility to adapt quickly, sharp attention to detail, a positive, solution-oriented mindset, tight organization skills, and the confidence to work with internal counterparts and external press agencies across all professional levels.

This role will be responsible for leading on outreach and maintaining relationships with journalists at key US media outlets and platforms, formulating innovative and timely pitches that elevate Global Citizen's campaigns, events and executive spokespeople to new and existing audiences across sectors. Experience working with media for large-scale events is a must. The Director, Public Relations & Communications will develop and execute PR strategies for priority initiatives in close coordination with the Artist Relations, Marketing, Brand Partnerships and Global Policy & Advocacy departments, with support from external PR agencies around the world. The ideal candidate will have a robust contact list of key reporters in verticals including music & entertainment, policy, philanthropy and/or business; outstanding writing and communication skills; confidence working across time zones, languages and cultures; experience working on large-scale live events; and knowledge of tools and platforms such as Muck Rack, Meltwater, and PR Newswire.

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations (60%)

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key reporters at top tier media outlets, including entertainment, hard news and political outlets, both domestically and internationally.
• Ideate, pitch and secure innovative stories to reach key and new audiences, with a focus on Global Citizen's strategic objectives, vision and impact.
• Identify and pursue interview and thought leadership opportunities for Global Citizen's senior executives and spokespeople at key events, conferences and summits, and on podcasts.

PR Campaigns & Events (30%)

• Lead the execution of PR campaigns related to brand partnerships, consumer products and special projects.
• Draft, proof and edit materials, including press releases, interview briefs, press statements, bios, backgrounders, etc.
• Logistical coordination leading up to and during events, press conferences, junkets, briefings, etc. globally.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of public relations agencies and contractors.

Team Administration (10%)

• Liaise with all departments leading up to and during live events and tentpole campaigns in US and international markets.
• Schedule meetings and calls with internal and external groups across time zones, including scheduling media interviews and briefings for executives.
• Draft slides for presenting the PR team's results to the organization.
• Maintain and organize the PR team drive and archives.

Required competencies include:

• A Bachelor's or Masters degree or equivalent, ideally in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism or Marketing
• 5-8 years experience running global campaigns in entertainment, media or politics
• Strong media relationships across top tier hard news, entertainment and/or political media outlets, locally and/or globally
• Strong understanding of the global news landscape and the evolving digital media landscape, with a particular focus on new media and podcasts
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write varied high level materials and present complex topics clearly and succinctly
• Capacity to understand and analyze complex information and turn it into accessible messaging and make thoughtful recommendations
• Experience executing press events and/or activations; confidence liaising with members of the press and high profile individuals
• Strong news sense and analytical skills, ability to anticipate and mitigate potential problems,
• A nimble approach to complex tasks, with the flexibility to adapt quickly; diligent, organized, with excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Team player with a hunger to achieve excellent results; resourceful and proactive with a positive attitude and inclusive style that energizes and mobilizes the team
• Confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness a must
• Additional language skills a plus
• Passionate about global development and engaging audiences with Global Citizen's mission and brand. Maintain a commitment to eradicating extreme poverty in our lifetime

More Details

• Must be authorized for employment in NYC
• Global Citizen operates on a hybrid work model - 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in our NYC office and 2 days (Monday & Friday) telecommuting.
• Full-time, ongoing employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; commuter benefits; 403(b) retirement savings + employer match; generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); paid parental leave; employee discounts; FSA/HSA; Professional Development Assistance; EAP.

Global Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Global Citizen strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Global Citizen complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.