Assistant Director, Global Media & Outreach

University of Washington

Olympia (WA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 162,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Washington, through its Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), seeks an Assistant Director, Media to lead IHME’s media relations and strategy. The role oversees media materials, journalist outreach, and interviews, with responsibilities spanning analytics, podcasting, and newsletters to broaden global health coverage.

Office is in Seattle, but the position is eligible for full remote work with 50% overlap with Pacific Time office hours.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or related field required.
“10 to 15 years of experience in media relations or related roles” is preferred.
Experience leading teams and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead IHME’s global media strategy and relationships with journalists.
Supervise and develop the Media team; oversee hiring, training and workflow.
Oversee creation of press materials, pitches, and messaging briefs; manage outreach analytics.
Serve as a spokesperson when needed and coordinate with external partners.
Translate complex research into accessible, policy-relevant stories for broad audiences.