Media Research Center
Director of Communications - News Analysis Division
Position Description
Position Overview: Responsible for packaging and outreach of the News Analysis Division’s (NAD) products to maximize the effect of the Division’s efforts to identify, expose, and neutralize liberal media bias. The Director of Communications works closely with NAD staff, senior management, and the MRC’s PR firm to coordinate promote and track MRC earned media. The Director also networks with conservative public policy organizations in the Washington, D.C. area; keeps Capitol Hill informed of MRC publications and Special Reports; serves as the Web Editor for NAD content on http://www.mrc.org/ and as Editor of the MRC’s monthly membership newsletter, The Watchdog; assists in gathering research for the media appearances of the MRC president; writes NAD’s quarterly board reports; writes, edits, and helps produce MRC’s annual report; and serves as spokesperson for MRC with the media.
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate and enact NAD and Times Watch publicity efforts. Serve as internal advocate to push NAD staff to create and frame publicity-friendly products and work with PR firm--and directly with maximize publicity. Duties include:
- Develop successful public relations concepts. On an ongoing basis, analyze media bias trends, as well as NAD (and TimesWatch.org) research and publications, to suggest packaging that will enhance publicity. This can range from how to plug a particular item to a specific reporter to what topic is ripe for a special report or study and when it should be released.
- Arrange and oversee regular communications strategy meetings.
Serve as liaison, for press release writing and distribution, between PR firm
and MRC President. - Coordinate publication and posting of studies and reports to meet schedule.
- Track and distribute, at least once per week, a listing of instances of the MRC in
the news. - Whenever radio or TV appearances are arranged by the PR firm, make sure
relevant MRC staff-scheduling wishes are respected by PR firm and, if the
appearance involves the MRC President, that he is provided with the
necessary research in preparation. - Be capable of handling addresses to groups and media appearances. Whenever
the Director of Media Analysis is unable to handle groups that come to the
MRC, or the President, Director of Media, Analysis and Director of Research are unable to handle media appearances, have the confidence and knowledge level necessary to competently serve as spokesman for the MRC. - Review and update on a quarterly basis all MRC media lists, such as the fax
list used to distribute the Media Reality Check. - Work with MRC’s Marketing Director to develop and implement strategy to involve otherconservative groups with furthering the MRC’s goal of countering liberal media bias.
MRC Web site Editor/Coordinator between IT and NAD. Working directly with the MRC Webmaster and Information Technology staff, maintain site design that is appealing to readers and ensure that all NAD and TimesWatch research, reports and publications are quickly posted and: - Determine what is the most topical NAD product of the day and summarize it for top of home page presentation with a headline and a still shot or video clip. Locate, cue up and capture image from news archive.
- Regularly review site to update “Hot Topics” and other home-page displays.
- Review all postings to ensure proper display and functional links. Check each page to make sure it is working properly.
- Propose specific useful links, to other MRC pages, for all new postings.
- Create special sections on topical issues and *update these continuously. This
year that includes creating and updating daily a section dedicated to the presidential campaign which features NAD products organized by publication, date and topic area. Work to improve the site’s overall user-friendliness and organization.
Handle editorial side of monthly newsletter, The Watchdog. Ensure that The Watchdog, the MRC’s monthly report to members is written, produced, printed, and mailed each month on a schedule that accommodates the MRC’s direct mail vendors. To accomplish this:
- Review NAD and other MRC departmental findings and products to identify
best items to highlight, propose article topics, and length of each, and work
with the MRC President to determine the content and production schedule. - Write all content, except that which specific departments have been assigned
to complete. - For all content written by others, make sure it is completed properly and on
time, editing it when necessary. Submit copy to the MRC President and
make all required changes. - Obtain and create still shots from news archive to illustrate The Watchdog articles.
- Provide publishable list of all MRC media appearances for preceding month.
- Coordinate layout and production with the Production Manager.
Handle non-NAD editorial product writing/special projects. Be able to step in and take care of occasional projects or irregular writing assignments throughout the year. - Write and edit copy for the annual report; assist Production Manager with annual
report. - Write copy for other NAD, member, or fundraising projects that come up
during the year, including being part of a pool that can be called upon to write
op-eds for NAD. - Provide research and writing for any major projects that may arise, such as
special reports, books, and outside research requests, especially those from
members of the media.
Some duties may be delegated to others, but the Director of Communications is responsible for supervising that work and ensuring it is done properly and on schedule.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have 3-5 years minimum of journalism and/or public relations experience with excellent knowledge and understanding of the media and conservative public policy issues. Excellent writing and editing skills are mandatory, with good verbal communications abilities and experience.
Compensation is commensurate with experience plus competitive employee benefits including health and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement program and free parking.
Qualified candidates should send cover letter, resume, and writing samples to: Douglas Mills, Executive Director, Media Research Center, 325 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, or fax to 703/683-9736, or email to dmills@mediaresearch.org
DuPont - Government Affairs Specialist / Program Manager – ADM00394
DuPont is seeking a Specialist / Program Manager to work in its Government Affairs organization.
The Government Affairs Specialist / Program Manager will develop and implement strategies and tactics to support all aspects of government relations in assigned public policy issues . The specific area of focus for this position is global biotechnology and intellectual property. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of integrated lobbying strategies and tactics. This person will also leads activities of outside business organizations and consultants with respect to advocacy involving key administrative officials or regulators to advance business goals and positively influence individuals in the political arena.
The Specialist / Program Manager will serve as a key resource for Government Affairs in the areas of biotechnology and intellectual property, delivering papers, positions, reports, working with coalitions, etc. More specifically: -
International Negotiations - this person will ensure appropriate DuPont representations and messaging at relevant internation negotiations, such as The Convention on Biological Diversity, The World Trade Organization, The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, etc.
Washington, D.C. Strategy - this individual will craft and execute a pro-biotechnology, pro-intellectual property Government Affairs strategy to include Congress, The Administration, Embassies and International Trade Associations. This person will also develop and maintain internal DuPont linkages with senior functional and business leadership, as well as those in the regions.
Qualifications:
Minimum Skills Required: Incumbent in this position must demonstrate the highest sense of personal integrity, as well as an ability to deal effectively with very diverse groups and organizations. Sound judgment is a critical requirement as well as proficiency in each of the following areas:
Technical/Functional Expertise
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree and/or post-graduate degree in a field of science (biology, chemistry, etc.), political science, or a related field (or equivalent in experience).
Demonstrated ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information, and recommend courses of action to be taken, understanding the important objectives of businesses, site and public level.
Demonstrated legislative experience, specifically focused in the federal arena. (Candidates are requested to provide information about direct government affairs experience, including lobbying.)
Business Expertise
Demonstrated business knowledge and conceptual understanding of how government affairs can contribute to business results.
Demonstrated ability to represent company views and positions with external audiences, especially legislators and administrative policy makers.
Keen knowledge of the importance of strong image and reputation to business success.
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of stakeholder interdependence to government affairs. Communications
Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to present information in an articulate and organized way, appropriate to the audience and under a wide range of communication situations.
Demonstrated ability to convey company positions on issues to all audiences.
Gets Results
Concentrates on value-adding opportunities.
Exercises leadership in making things happen.
Anticipates problems and opportunities before need is apparent to others. ?
Influence/Negotiation
Demonstrated leadership;
Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role to guide and direct;
Demonstrated ability to influence.
Communicates data in ways that gain agreement/acceptance.
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