COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Full-time Job

Work Location : US - Atlanta, GA	Type of Post : Not Applicable
Other Possible Location : Any state where CARE USA operates	Funding : APPROVED
Expected Travel : up to 10%	Type of Contract :
Language Requirement : ENGLISH	Application Deadline :
Employee Duration : Active Full-Time

The Media Team is looking to hire a Communications Coordinator. Reporting to the Senior Press Officer, the ideal candidate has a passion for humanitarian work and our mission to end hunger and poverty through a more gender inclusive world. While this position can be remote, preference will be given to candidates based out of Washington, D.C., Atlanta, or New York City.

Responsibilities:

• Media Relations support
  • Regular updating of media lists/contacts
  • Coordination/support for meetings, calls, etc.
  • Creation of media recaps and reports of media placements and audience reach
  • Assist the Senior Press Officer in media outreach
  • Draft press releases as needed
  • Ensure media calendar and agendas are always up to date
• Systems management
  • Daily media monitoring
  • Keep the media section of the website up to date routinely posting press releases and media placements
  • Support internal team coorindation and meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 1-3 years of media/public relations experience either at an agency or in-house
• Knowledge of key U.S. and international media outlets
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

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Who We Are
A global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty
Our Vision
We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security.
Our Mission
CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.
Our Focus
We put women and girls in the center because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.