Senior Program Officer, Earned Media and Leadership Voice (Public Relations)

TL;DR

Senior Program Officer, Earned Media and Leadership Voice (Public Relations): Leading proactive and reactive media engagement and executive communications for the U.S. Program division with an accent on shaping public narratives around education and workforce development. Focus on building relationships with top-tier reporters, developing leadership voice strategies for the USP President, and executing high-impact earned media campaigns.

Location: Washington, DC. Must have unrestricted work authorization in the USA (no sponsorship provided).

Salary: $190,000 – $285,500 USD

Company

The largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world.

What you will do

• Lead proactive and reactive media engagement for the U.S. Program, coordinating pitches across trade, political, and national outlets.
• Build and sustain a strategic network of reporters and influential voices in education, workforce, and technology.
• Develop earned media strategies for announcements and research to translate complex content into compelling public narratives.
• Manage executive communications for the USP President, including drafting remarks, op-eds, and staffing public appearances.
• Provide strategic counsel and media training to colleagues for interviews and public speaking engagements.
• Analyze media trends and establish benchmarks to advise communications strategy and report progress to leadership.

Requirements

• Advanced degree or equivalent proven professional experience.
• Significant experience in public relations and earned media with a track record of placements in premier national outlets.
• Proven expertise in executive-level communications and briefing principals for media appearances.
• Extensive knowledge of the U.S. education landscape, including key policy issues and federal policymakers.
• Experience leading communications agencies and managing vendor deliverables.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the USA; no immigration sponsorship is available.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums.
• Generous paid time off and paid family leave.
• Foundation-paid retirement contributions.
• Regional holidays and a commitment to a diverse, inclusive global workplace.
• Environment focused on personal and professional growth.