Global Media Program Director — Hybrid, Impact

Default Brand; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

International Republican Institute (IRI) is hiring a Program Director, Media in Washington, DC. The role oversees global program implementation, engagement with media outlets, and ensuring compliant, timely outputs across regions and languages.

The PD leads partner engagements, manages consultants, and coordinates with technical teams to support media resilience and platform services. Hybrid in-office work is required.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Experience managing day-to-day implementation of international programs.
• Experience coordinating multiple partners, consultants, and service providers.
• Experience providing participant-facing support and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day implementation, coordination, and administration across regions and languages.
• Develop work plans, calendars, and trackers; monitor milestones and risks.
• Ensure timely delivery of outputs with inputs from staff, partners, and providers.
• Plan trainings, workshops, and virtual events with logistics as needed.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of media outlets and platform users.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communications

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, international relations, political science, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Learning platforms

Project management tools

Job description

International Republican Institute (IRI) is hiring a Program Director, Media in Washington, DC. The role oversees global program implementation, engagement with media outlets, and ensuring compliant, timely outputs across regions and languages.

The PD leads partner engagements, manages consultants, and coordinates with technical teams to support media resilience and platform services. Hybrid in-office work is required.