Helen Keller International Seeks Senior Officer for US Media Relations to Boost Regional Visibility
Helen Keller International is actively seeking a Senior Officer, US Media to enhance the visibility of its US-based programs, particularly its US Vision program, within targeted regional media markets. The primary focus for this role will be on New York and California, identified as key donor geographies. This position, which can be remote with a preference for candidates in New York or California, involves the full cycle of regional media engagement. Responsibilities include developing and pitching stories and op-eds, writing press releases, cultivating relationships with regional journalists, preparing spokespersons, fact-checking, and reporting on media coverage results. The Senior Officer will work with a moderate degree of autonomy, managing their own portfolio of media relationships while collaborating with the Manager, Media Relations and other internal teams to align media strategies with organizational objectives and fundraising goals. The role aims to elevate Helen Keller International's profile ...