US Media Manager

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Position Overview  

MSC is seeking candidates for a new position, US Media Manager. This position will be based in Washington D.C., and will report to the Seattle-based Senior Marketing & Communications Manager. 

Responsibilities  

• The Media Manager will lead the MSC’s engagement with US media, including both proactive and reactive management. 

• The successful candidate will serve as part of MSC’s Marketing and Communications team, coordinating with colleagues in North America, the Global Communications and Marketing team in London, and around the globe.

• This exciting and challenging role will focus on core values – science, education and partnerships – through multimedia content to shape and influence the news agenda in line with the strategic ambitions of MSC.

• Using substantial experience in and understanding of the news environment, the post holder will create a high level of media and PR activity in support of the delivery of our strategy. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Degree in journalism, communications, environmental sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Significant proven experience including international exposure with a similar organization and/or journalism with a major broadcaster or publication with a demonstrable track record of leading complex integrated communication strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of national and local media and experience of developing and implementing media and PR strategies.
• Good understanding of communications strategy and at the same time willing and able to implement and act as spokesperson.
• Experience developing and overseeing high profile national relationships.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, complimented by an ability to make clear decisions and informed judgements when identifying opportunities for media stories and building relationships.
• Proven successful experience writing  and editing different types of news releases, articles, presentations, speeches, brochures, annual report as well as pieces for the company’s online channels (short messages for MSC’s website, blog entries and similar).
• Experience working with and developing digital, print and other communication channels; thorough digital understanding across all channels. Success leading diverse integrated media functions.
• Comprehension of web and social analytics. 
• Demonstrated excellence in spoken and written communication in the English language essential, and in Spanish highly desirable. 

To Apply 

Please use the email address below, or send your resume and cover letter to: 

            Robin Mead
            MSC Americas Region
            2110 N. Pacific St., Suite 102
            Seattle, WA  98103  

Note: Applications must be received by June 26, 2015.  Interviews are planned for mid-July 2015. Anticipated work start date is mid-August 2015.

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