Assistant Director, Global Media & Communications

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) seeks an Assistant Director, Media to lead IHME’s global media outreach and its media team. You will craft strategies, manage relationships with journalists, and supervise staff to ensure timely, accurate messaging across podcasts and newsletters.

You will translate complex health research into accessible public communication, oversee media materials, and measure impact with KPIs for senior leaders and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field plus 10 to 15 years in media relations/public relations.
• Strong management for supervising staff, freelancers, or vendors and leading projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationships with leadership, partners, and third-party providers.
• Ability to translate technical research into clear public messages.
• Proven time management with multiple work streams and deadlines.
• Comfort with AI tools and new technologies to improve efficiency and content quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute media strategies to expand IHME’s global media coverage.
• Lead media relations team, oversee hiring/training, and manage workloads and progress.
• Create and disseminate media materials: press releases, advisories, pitches, messaging briefs, fact sheets, podcasts, newsletters.
• Oversee analytics, KPIs, and reporting for IHME Senior Management, Board, and stakeholders.

Skills

Media relations

Public speaking

Project management

Team leadership

Strategic communications

Writing & editing

Interpersonal skills

Crisis communications

Analytical mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) seeks an Assistant Director, Media to lead IHME’s global media outreach and its media team. You will craft strategies, manage relationships with journalists, and supervise staff to ensure timely, accurate messaging across podcasts and newsletters.

You will translate complex health research into accessible public communication, oversee media materials, and measure impact with KPIs for senior leaders and stakeholders.