- New York, New York, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $181K–$200K per year
- 8+ years
Lead the Foundation’s proactive institutional press strategy and executive positioning, championing the brand and advancing social justice mission through narratives.
Compensation
The minimum salary for this position is $181,000 and the maximum is $200,000.
Responsibilities
- Develop annual plans and coordinate media partnership/sponsorship engagements
- Cultivate strong relationships with domestic and international media to secure positive coverage for the president, executive leadership, and the foundation
- Proactively pitch and place media stories to raise the profile of the Ford Foundation and its initiatives
- Respond promptly to all routine media inquiries (non-crisis related)
- Write and disseminate press releases for significant grants, institutional news, and other foundation projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical work experience
- Nice to have: experience at a public relations, strategic communications, or public affairs agency
Skills
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision benefits
- generous time off
- retirement benefits options (up to 13%)
- parental leave policy
- professional development