Director of Communications

Young Professionals In Foreign Policy (YPFP) - Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Young Professionals In Foreign Policy (YPFP) in Toronto seeks a Director of Communications to enhance the visibility of its programs and initiatives within the foreign policy community. The role focuses on media engagement, content creation, and membership communication strategies, aimed at elevating the organizational presence and influence.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with graphic design preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills are necessary.
• Ability to commit ~5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Acts as strategic lead for all media engagement.
• Manages proactive media outreach and engagement tactics.
• Collaborates with teams to develop promotional materials.

Skills

Project Management

Graphic Design

Passion for Foreign Policy

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant field degree or current graduate

Job description

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YPFP is a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 2004 that helps energize foreign policy discussions by making diverse, cross-sector Next Generation voices more informed and influential. Headquartered in Washington, DC, YPFP has branches in New York, London, Brussels, San Francisco, Tokyo and Toronto, and engages an expanding global community of over 20,000 individuals.

The Director of Communications is responsible for implementing and maintaining a robust strategic organizational public relations program. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the position is responsible for brand management and content distribution strategies, and external communications policies. The Director will also serve as the media relations expert to establish YPFP Toronto and its members by increasing the visibility of the organization's programs, events, and initiatives in the larger foreign policy community.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the strategic lead for all media engagement.
• Manages strategic, proactive media outreach by identifying brand awareness opportunities.
• Identifies and suggests creative, efficient, and effective channels for engagement outside of traditional communications (e.g. op-eds, guest posts, special events, podcasts, etc.).
• Ensures the creation and sharing of content on a regular basis with the membership.
• Collaborates with the Events and Partnerships team to develop event promotion material.
• Collaborates with the Membership team to develop key messaging to new and existing members.
• Responsible for establishing and managing the branch’s style guidelines.

Qualifications

• Passion for foreign policy and communications.
• Prior experience with graphic design.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ideally an early career policy professional or current graduate in a relevant field.
• Ability to commit ~5 hours per week (including attendance at team meetings, all-hands meetings, and other events).

Please note that YPFP staff must be dues-paying members of YPFP. You are not required to be a YPFP member to apply but must confirm membership to assume the position.

Application Process : Please submit a CV detailing qualifications to [emailprotected] . To check out and apply for other available vacancies, please visit https : / / forms.fillout.com / t / bJcu1DKZHAus.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at [emailprotected] .

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Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

International Affairs

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