Media & Communications Coordinator (MENA Focus)

Middle East Institute; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Middle East Institute, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Communications and Media Coordinator to manage media relations, content production, and digital amplification for MEI’s research and events.

The role requires coordinating with senior leadership, tracking media coverage, and creating timely, compelling narratives across our digital platforms to elevate MEI’s policy work in the MENA region. On-site work in DC is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Political Science, or Intl Affairs.
• 1–3 years of relevant media/communications experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong editorial judgment for clear, compelling narratives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with MENA regional affairs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary media inquiries contact and interview liaison.
• Track MEI media mentions across print, broadcast, and online outlets.
• Create regular media analytics reports for senior leadership.
• Produce a daily press roundup on the MENA region.
• Coordinate proactive rapid response communications with senior staff and subject matter experts.
• Pitch and place op-eds for MEI scholars.
• Develop rollout strategies for MEI publications and products.
• Create web and digital content amplifying MEI experts’ work.
• Oversee social media strategy and digital amplification.
• Maintain website updates for communications and events content.
• Draft remarks, talking points for MEI leadership.
• Produce newsletters, press releases, and announcements.
• Support events publicity and A/V needs.
• Build campaigns and contact lists in Salesforce.
• Document procedures and identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Digital communications

Public speaking

Editing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Political Science, Intl Affairs

Tools

Salesforce

Media monitoring tools

Adobe Suite

CRM platforms

Job description

The Middle East Institute, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Communications and Media Coordinator to manage media relations, content production, and digital amplification for MEI’s research and events.

The role requires coordinating with senior leadership, tracking media coverage, and creating timely, compelling narratives across our digital platforms to elevate MEI’s policy work in the MENA region. On-site work in DC is expected.