Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications (Strategic Communications and Media)
Core
Lead the development and delivery of strategic narratives, policy communications, media relations, and thought leadership to strengthen the organization's relevance, influence, and reputation.
Role type
Senior leadership marketing and communications director
Builds
Strategic communications campaigns, media relations, thought leadership content, and crisis response plans
Domain
Business policy, trade, and regional affairs
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic narrative development, media relations, crisis communications, editorial judgment, stakeholder management, agency management, issues management, content strategy, reputation management
Preferred skills
Business/economic policy background, trade or regional affairs experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop communications strategies and message houses aligned with advocacy priorities; cultivate relationships with journalists and pitch stories; monitor media developments and assess reputational implications; manage appointed PR agencies and evaluate communications effectiveness; advise senior stakeholders on sensitive messaging and media risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on leadership
