The Foundation
Nonprofit
CommunicationsOfficer,PhilanthropicPartnershipsTeam(11MonthLTE)
“Communications Officer, Philanthropic Partnerships Team (11 Month LTE) at The Foundation. Skills: External communications, Philanthropic partnerships, Storytelling, Media engagement. Develop external communications strategy. Drive communications strategy”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 5+ years experience
Nice to Have
Prior Gates Foundation knowledge, Prior related entity knowledge
What You'll Do.
Develop external communications strategy
Drive communications strategy
Provide strategic direction
Serve as communications thought partner
Lead communications for Giving Pledge
Develop communications strategy
Implement communications strategy
Serve as strategic advisor
Develop leadership briefs
Develop talking points
Prepare for media opportunities
Prepare for high-visibility engagements
Coordinate use of leadership voice
Oversee media relations
Support speaking opportunities
Support media opportunities
Respond to media inquiries
Develop proactive media engagement
Develop core communications materials
Support PPTs work globally
Work with regional communications teams
Partner on measurement and evaluation
Track public dialogue
Assess impact of communications
Use data to refine strategy
Demonstrate value of investments
Inform program investments
Manage external agencies
Support inclusive culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Colleagues across foundations; External vendors and agencies; Audience Engagement Officer; Regional communications teams; Insights team; Program staff; Leadership
Communication Scope
External communications; Media engagement; Storytelling; Leadership voice
Process & Methodology
Grant management, Contract management
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