Media Relations Associate

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States The Washington Institute Full time

**Media Relations Associate**

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, one of the world’s leading research organizations devoted to the Middle East, is seeking a media relations associate to manage our successful outreach program to the news media. The Institute was quoted over 4,000 times in 2023 by top news outlets around the globe.

Whether responding to requests or promoting Institute experts, the media relations associate is responsible for ensuring a smooth and effective working relationship with the media. The media relations associate sets up media appearances at the Institute office and in external studios, drafts press releases, maintains a database of media contacts, monitors citations, and updates the press section of the Institute website. The media relations associate must stay abreast of developments in the Middle East and the news media. Working under the director of communications, the media relations associate joins a team of professionals devoted to advancing the Institute’s mission through current and emerging technologies.

The media relations associate will also serve as co-leader of the Institute’s LINK program which creates events to enable young professionals to understand the Middle East and advance their careers.

**The functions of the media relations associate include**:

- Responding to requests for Institute experts
- Conducting outreach to news organizations
- Coordinate media appearances at the Institute office and in news bureaus
- Drafting press releases
- Maintaining and updating a database of existing and new media contacts
- Monitoring and reporting citations
- Updating the press section of the Institute website
- Monitoring Middle East news
- Collaborating with experts to place op-eds
- Assist in training experts to make broadcast appearances
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Familiarity with the Middle East
- Familiarity with the news media
- Superb oral and written skills
- Ability to multitask, often under tight time constraints
- Experience in media relations, understanding of regional languages, experience living in the Middle East are pluses

The Washington Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

The Washington Institute offers its full-time employees a generous benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings program.

**COVID-19**

To best protect our workforce, The Washington Institute requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes keeping up to date on any recommended booster shots. If hired, you will be asked to confirm that you have complied with this policy or to advise if you need to discuss a potential accommodation.

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Writing Skills: 1 year (preferred)
- Marketing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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