Strategic Communications Specialist — Hybrid

National Geographic Society; Washington (District of Columbia); Ibrido; USD 35.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Lifestyle Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

National Geographic Society seeks a Communications professional to support strategic external communications and media relations for Explorer initiatives and Society programs. The role includes drafting content, managing press materials, and coordinating outreach across owned channels and newsrooms.

The position emphasizes strong writing, AP style expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines, while collaborating across divisions to amplify the Society’s mission.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related fields preferred.
• 2+ years public relations and/or stakeholder engagement experience
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills; knowledge of AP style
• Strong news judgment
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects
• A proactive self-starter and creative problem solver
• Knowledge of the news cycle and media outlets
• Experience with media pitching and familiarity with print, broadcast and digital outlets

Mansioni

• Support development and execution of integrated external communications plans for major announcements and programs.
• Draft, edit and publish content for Society-owned channels and newsrooms, including press releases and blog posts.
• Assemble press kits with branded images and caption usage requirements.
• Monitor news coverage and manage the team’s press tracker and pressroom inbox.
• Build and maintain targeted media lists and draft pitches for coverage.
• Prepare briefing documents for interviews and events and support media training.
• Maintain team calendars, content and event calendars, and project timelines.
• Prepare agendas and distribute meeting notes.
• Keep press materials and assets organized in shared folders.

Conoscenze

Strong writing

Editing

AP style

News judgment

Multi-project management

Quick learner

Proactive problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/journalism

Strumenti

Google Drive

Descrizione del lavoro

National Geographic Society seeks a Communications professional to support strategic external communications and media relations for Explorer initiatives and Society programs. The role includes drafting content, managing press materials, and coordinating outreach across owned channels and newsrooms.

The position emphasizes strong writing, AP style expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines, while collaborating across divisions to amplify the Society’s mission.