Open Society Foundations
non-profit
CommunicationsOfficer,Europe
“Communications Officer, Europe at Open Society Foundations. Skills: strategic communications, media strategy, crisis communications, reputational strategy, external communications engagement. Develop and execute high-impact, regionally grounded communications strategies aligned with institutional priorities.. Shape compelling organizational narratives and positioning on issues central to Open Society’s”
What You'll Achieve.
drive coherence, clarity, and influence across the global network.; advance Open Society values, influence public discourse and shape policy relevant narratives.; expand reach, credibility and thought-leadership impact.; deepen understanding of Open Society work and priorities.; strengthen message discipling, media readiness and narrative alignment across the network.; drive cross-portfolio collaboration, institutional consistency and shared strategic objectives
Industry & Context.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, and solve problems independently or collaboratively a needed
This is a fully remote position operating within a highly distributed, global team., Requires significant flexibility in working hours to ensure effective collaboration across multiple time zones., Regular availability during late afternoons and evenings will be necessary to align with colleagues and leadership in Africa, the United States, and the Middle East, including participation in cross-regional meetings scheduled during New York morning hours., Willingness to travel extensively for work
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
degree-level (or equivalent) relevant to Communications, Substantial relevant communications experience driving strategic communications in complex political and international environments, including journalism OR experience as a communications professional in the not-for-profit or private sector, Established and active network of high-level media, editorial, and digital influencers across regional and international levels, Experience managing crisis communications and high-risk reputational environments, Experience leading integrated communications strategies across media, digital, and stakeholder engagement platforms, Proven track record advising senior leadership on reputational risk, media engagement, and public positioning
Nice to Have
In-depth media knowledge of open society issues, Established relationships with journalists, editors, producers and creative partners, Proven skills in the development of communications strategies in regional and/or international contexts, Excellent skills in writing for and pitching to media, Demonstrable social media and digital campaign and management expertise, Ability to provide strategic guidance around communications opportunities (media interviews, public events, campaigns) for senior officials and others, Knowledge of French or Spanish
What You'll Do.
Develop and execute high-impact
regionally grounded communications strategies aligned with institutional priorities.
Shape compelling organizational narratives and positioning on issues central to Open Society’s
Lead proactive risk assessment and reputational strategy
anticipating communications and media risks across the region and develops and executes mitigation serves as the lead during crisis situations
ensuring values-aligned response management.
Shape and drive strategic communications opportunities aligned with institutional priorities—leveraging both real-time news cycles and long-term advocacy opportunities to advance Open Society values
influence public discourse and shape policy relevant narratives.
Strategically position key Open Society leadership
experts and thought-leaders across top-tier domestic
regional and international media
cultivating relationships with influential journalist and editorial boards to expand reach
credibility and thought-leadership impact.
Author and oversee high-impact written communications
thought-leadership pieces
and other press materials—ensuring clarity
narratives coherence and alignment.
Design and lead strategic media engagements
including press briefings
high level media convenings and background discussions that deepen understanding of Open Society work and priorities.
Oversee integrated content strategy and production across digital and print platforms
ensuring strategic coherence
audience targeting and performance manages and coordinates external creative and PR partners to deliver high quality outputs.
Co-design and delivers communications trainings for program staff
and partners to strengthen message discipling
media readiness and narrative alignment across the network.
Contribute to global communications leadership initiatives
partnering with communications colleagues across regions to drive cross-portfolio collaboration
institutional consistency and shared strategic objectives across the highly-matrixed global environment.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners with dozens of Open Society Foundations and programs to drive coherence, clarity, and influence across the global network.; working in close partnership with Program and Advocacy leadership; partnering with communications colleagues across regions to drive cross-portfolio collaboration, institutional consistency and shared strategic objectives across the highly-matrixed global environment.; interacting with program management, colleagues at all levels, contacts, and the public
Communication Scope
Excellent knowledge of English; Excellent skills in writing for and pitching to media
Process & Methodology
Substantial knowledge of organizational and project management
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