Melinda Gates
Communications & Media Relations Manager
Melinda Gates, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.The Communications and Media Relations Manager (“Manager”) is an integral member of the Pivotal Ventures team, playing a central role in elevating Pivotal’s voice and profile. The Manager ensures communications strategy and messaging alignment with internal stakeholders and a diverse range of external partners, including NGO and investment partners, consultants, contractors, agencies and support organizations. This role will produce communications outputs that target a range of audiences including stakeholders and public audiences to drive awareness and impact around the company’s mission.
The Manager will partner closely with the Director of Communications & Media Relations to cultivate a strong, direct and trusted consultative relationship with the policy and advocacy team, setting strategy and advising on broader communications, media relations, messaging and staffing for a diverse set of communications events and media opportunities.
The Manager should be comfortable in a lean, flat, entrepreneurial organization that places a high premium on culture, collegiality, intellectual curiosity and collaboration. At the same time, this person must be comfortable handling many projects at once in a fast-paced, proactive environment, with a capacity for flexibility and a willingness to adapt.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the development and implementation of communications strategies—including a policy & advocacy media strategy—that advances Pivotal’s key priorities.
Support the development, coordination and execution of the broader media strategy for Pivotal focus areas across philanthropy, investment, policy and advocacy as set by the Director, Communications & Media Relations.
Act as a day-to-day communications thought and action partner for assigned program areas – including our policy and advocacy team – and provide strategic communications counsel to help inform their communications strategies and deliver on communications ambitions in innovative, effective ways.
Lead development of narratives across Pivotal brand, programmatic and investment strategies and maintain internal and external communications materials including key stats, one-pagers, key messages.
Lead amplification and coordination of Partner announcements and communications efforts collaborating across programs and communications.
Build strong relationships with partners across the organization from a variety of backgrounds and teams in order to successfully complete the work.
Build and maintain relationships with key reporters and outlets to source new opportunities and expand existing opportunities. Secure media placements that increase the awareness of Pivotal and our work.
Identify and secure thought leadership opportunities that advance the broader communications strategy; lead message preparation for key spokespeople around opportunities.
Work in collaboration with Principal communications on programmatic opportunities for storytelling, social amplification and potential intersections.
Coordinate with workstream leads across the communications team for social and digital implementation and measurement of programmatic communications strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with external communications agencies to support the implementation of multi-platform communication strategies.
Handle reactive media inquiries finding opportunities to mitigate risks and flag emerging issues, trends and breaking news.
Manage ongoing requests and approvals through Salesforce (CRM) to use Pivotal’s name and brand in partner materials.
Lead the development of quarterly metrics, analysis and socialization, including team-wide discussion on data and insights, with agency partners.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or behavior required to be successful in this role.
Strong background working in public affairs and securing relevant media opportunities harnessing policy and advocacy leadership and projects.
Knowledge of the policy and advocacy media landscape and key players and how to effectively communicate in both mainstream and digital media environments.
Relationships with National and DC-based media focused on policy, advocacy, government affairs and philanthropy.
Experience crafting communications strategies and plans across various priorities and audiences.
Understanding of current events, cultural and geographical considerations, and how that impacts the media landscape.
Understanding of the online landscape and the intersections between earned, owned, and paid media.
Proven project management, time management and execution skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build rapport with key partners and move forward collaboratively on projects, securing support from internal stakeholders.
Self-starter with the ability to comfortably work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience collaborating with, and extracting value from, agency networks and contractors.
TEAM CULTURE
Transparency and accountability: Contribute to team discussions and decisions by providing timely information and considered opinions in an open and welcoming environment. Embrace vulnerability and discomfort through direct communication to team members and key stakeholders.
High performance: Demonstrate drive and a commitment to exemplary work that embodies creativity, avoids the pitfalls of perfectionism, and maintains a steady pace.
Equity and belonging: Participate in work to advance our collective knowledge, understanding, and perspectives on equity and inequity in society, our company, and our team culture.
Sense of humor: Take opportunities to laugh together and keep things in perspective at every opportunity.
Team growth: Help grow the communication team’s understanding of itself, its strategy, and its role within the organization. Be willing to question the status quo.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
7-9 years of experience in communications (public or private sector).
3 years of focused experience in policy and advocacy or public affairs communications.
Experience working with prominent national media outlets – policy, advocacy and international media experience is a plus.
Experience drafting and implementing communications strategies and plans.
Ability to travel (3-5 times per year; pending home base).
Base annual compensation range for this role is from $138,700 - $149,500.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, fertility benefit, backup caregiving solution, 144 hours of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 401k, HSA, FSA, discretionary annual target performance bonus and more.
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The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.The Communications and Media Relations Manager (“Manager”) is an integral member of the Pivotal Ventures team, playing a central role in elevating Pivotal’s voice and profile. The Manager ensures communications strategy and messaging alignment with internal stakeholders and a diverse range of external partners, including NGO and investment partners, consultants, contractors, agencies and support organizations. This role will produce communications outputs that target a range of audiences including stakeholders and public audiences to drive awareness and impact around the company’s mission.
The Manager will partner closely with the Director of Communications & Media Relations to cultivate a strong, direct and trusted consultative relationship with the policy and advocacy team, setting strategy and advising on broader communications, media relations, messaging and staffing for a diverse set of communications events and media opportunities.
The Manager should be comfortable in a lean, flat, entrepreneurial organization that places a high premium on culture, collegiality, intellectual curiosity and collaboration. At the same time, this person must be comfortable handling many projects at once in a fast-paced, proactive environment, with a capacity for flexibility and a willingness to adapt.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the development and implementation of communications strategies—including a policy & advocacy media strategy—that advances Pivotal’s key priorities.
Support the development, coordination and execution of the broader media strategy for Pivotal focus areas across philanthropy, investment, policy and advocacy as set by the Director, Communications & Media Relations.
Act as a day-to-day communications thought and action partner for assigned program areas – including our policy and advocacy team – and provide strategic communications counsel to help inform their communications strategies and deliver on communications ambitions in innovative, effective ways.
Lead development of narratives across Pivotal brand, programmatic and investment strategies and maintain internal and external communications materials including key stats, one-pagers, key messages.
Lead amplification and coordination of Partner announcements and communications efforts collaborating across programs and communications.
Build strong relationships with partners across the organization from a variety of backgrounds and teams in order to successfully complete the work.
Build and maintain relationships with key reporters and outlets to source new opportunities and expand existing opportunities. Secure media placements that increase the awareness of Pivotal and our work.
Identify and secure thought leadership opportunities that advance the broader communications strategy; lead message preparation for key spokespeople around opportunities.
Work in collaboration with Principal communications on programmatic opportunities for storytelling, social amplification and potential intersections.
Coordinate with workstream leads across the communications team for social and digital implementation and measurement of programmatic communications strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with external communications agencies to support the implementation of multi-platform communication strategies.
Handle reactive media inquiries finding opportunities to mitigate risks and flag emerging issues, trends and breaking news.
Manage ongoing requests and approvals through Salesforce (CRM) to use Pivotal’s name and brand in partner materials.
Lead the development of quarterly metrics, analysis and socialization, including team-wide discussion on data and insights, with agency partners.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or behavior required to be successful in this role.
Strong background working in public affairs and securing relevant media opportunities harnessing policy and advocacy leadership and projects.
Knowledge of the policy and advocacy media landscape and key players and how to effectively communicate in both mainstream and digital media environments.
Relationships with National and DC-based media focused on policy, advocacy, government affairs and philanthropy.
Experience crafting communications strategies and plans across various priorities and audiences.
Understanding of current events, cultural and geographical considerations, and how that impacts the media landscape.
Understanding of the online landscape and the intersections between earned, owned, and paid media.
Proven project management, time management and execution skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build rapport with key partners and move forward collaboratively on projects, securing support from internal stakeholders.
Self-starter with the ability to comfortably work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience collaborating with, and extracting value from, agency networks and contractors.
TEAM CULTURE
Transparency and accountability: Contribute to team discussions and decisions by providing timely information and considered opinions in an open and welcoming environment. Embrace vulnerability and discomfort through direct communication to team members and key stakeholders.
High performance: Demonstrate drive and a commitment to exemplary work that embodies creativity, avoids the pitfalls of perfectionism, and maintains a steady pace.
Equity and belonging: Participate in work to advance our collective knowledge, understanding, and perspectives on equity and inequity in society, our company, and our team culture.
Sense of humor: Take opportunities to laugh together and keep things in perspective at every opportunity.
Team growth: Help grow the communication team’s understanding of itself, its strategy, and its role within the organization. Be willing to question the status quo.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
7-9 years of experience in communications (public or private sector).
3 years of focused experience in policy and advocacy or public affairs communications.
Experience working with prominent national media outlets – policy, advocacy and international media experience is a plus.
Experience drafting and implementing communications strategies and plans.
Ability to travel (3-5 times per year; pending home base).
Base annual compensation range for this role is from $138,700 - $149,500.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, fertility benefit, backup caregiving solution, 144 hours of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 401k, HSA, FSA, discretionary annual target performance bonus and more.
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