Ogilvy Washington
Media Relations
Specialist (Account Supervisor)
Bethesda, MD
Position Summary:
Ogilvy
Washington is seeking a communications professional to work off-site to provide
media relations support in a busy press office within the National Institutes
of Health. This opportunity requires an exceptionally organized individual who
can seamlessly manage the rigors of an important and often demanding government
communications environment.
The
successful candidate will be on the frontlines of a busy press shop talking to
the media every day about complex, hot-button issues related to drug use and
addiction. No two days are exactly alike. The
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candidate must have the ability to assimilate new information quickly, be
attentive to detail, and have a strong work ethic. He or she will need to
quickly become familiar with the Institute and its spokespeople, hot topics in
drug use and abuse, relevant key reporters and producers, and complex messaging
related to the science of addiction.
Responsibilities:
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Assist the press team in the
day-to-day operations of the communications office;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Screen incoming media calls and
initiate responses promptly; prioritize inquiries to ensure the most
critical matters are handled or responded to on tight deadlines;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Manage interview requests from a
variety of media outlets, ranging from top-tier national broadcast and
print outlets to local outlets; coordinate with Institute spokespeople to
fulfill interview requests; receive appropriate clearances; prepare
talking points and/or background materials; and sit in on interviews as
needed;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Participate in the development of
media outreach plans; draft media advisories and releases; develop and
update messaging; pitch stories; and conduct media monitoring and
reporting;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Lead and complete other assignments
on behalf of the press team, including those involving scientific or
health issues;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Write and submit stories for
internal publications;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Write monthly press reports and
other quarterly reports as needed;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Oversee/coordinate the grantee research
paper review process, including contacting journals to receive publication
date, coordinating the press outreach to coincide with embargo date, and working
with project officers to fill out review form for press outreach
consideration; and
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Interface and report regularly to
the Ogilvy project director and other members of the Ogilvy team.
Requirements:
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Work off-site, full-time, at the
National Institute on Drug Abuse in Bethesda, MD (additional interviews
and government clearance will be required);
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>5+ years of public relations
experience, preferably in a public relations or government agency
environment;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>BA/BS in public relations,
communications, journalism, or a related field;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Must be media-savvy and able to
think strategically about issues and message development;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Direct media relations experience a
must; relationships with health or science media preferred;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Strong multi-tasking skills and the
composure required to display grace under pressure;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Proven client relations skills and
the poise and professionalism required to interact with the Institute’s
senior staff;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Superior writing and editing
skills;
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Strong project management and
organizational skills; and
- 11.0pt;font-family:“Arial”,sans-serif”>Proven ability to work within a
fast-paced and highly collaborative team environment.
How to Apply:
Please include your resume and a cover letter. No phone calls or
emails please. Only those candidates
selected to interview will be contacted. While we welcome applications from out
of state candidates, we are unable to provide reimbursement for relocation or
travel expenses for this position.
About us
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide is a leading
global marketing communications firm, with offices in more than 60 cities
around the world. Ogilvy Washington has been a market leader in the DC area for
over 30 years. Our communications professionals specialize in public policy
advocacy, reputation management, coalition building, issues and crisis
management, corporate communications and international relations. We maintain
deep expertise in defense, energy, food, health care, international affairs,
trade, technology, and telecommunications.
Our team – born from an advertising agency known
for creativity – designs campaigns that mix insight with imagination to yield
smart and creative solutions. By combining first-hand Washington knowledge with
the best and brightest in traditional and digital media and creative, we help
our clients make a difference inside the Beltway, across the nation and around
the world. Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide is part of the WPP Group, one of
the world’s largest communications services organizations (NASDAQ: WPPGY,
www.wpp.com).
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