Summary:-

WRI intends to award a limited term contract to a creative, entrepreneurial Media Relations Strategist to support the Core Communications team. We are looking for someone with strong media relations skills, excellent writing ability, and a portfolio of media clips to showcase impact. You’ll work across the global WRI network to help raise the profile of WRI, our research and our experts around the world. You will be responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies, building and maintaining relationships with journalists, writing and editing communications materials, and working with staff across the Institute to communicate WRI’s work more effectively.

Program Overview:-

The WRI Core Communications team, based largely in Washington D.C., oversees strategy and outreach for the Institute in support of WRI leadership, program, centers and international offices. Communications is crucial to WRI’s success at achieving rapid, systemic changes. The global communications team strives to work as an integrated global network to expand WRI’s reach, reputation and impact.

Scope of Work and Deliverables/Outputs:-

Media Relations (40% ):-

• Serve as the \"go-to\" resource for reporters seeking information and interviews from WRI.
• Build and manage hundreds of relationships with journalists, field incoming requests, connect reporters with relevant