- Location:
- New York, NY
- Sector:
- Non Profit
- Organization URL:
- http://www.cfr.org
- Experience:
- Entry Level / Mid Career
- Date Posted
- Jul-21-2011
Description
Council on Foreign Relations Human Resources Office 58 E. 68th Street New York, New York 10065 FAX: (212) 434-9893 humanresources@cfr.org www.cfr.org
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Assistant to the Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 4,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.
The Communications and Marketing department focuses on maximizing CFR's presence in print, broadcast, and online media outlets; and on promoting on-the-record events, publications, online content, and issues of Foreign Affairs. The department also works to ensure that CFR experts remain highly visible in the news media by fielding interview requests and facilitating media appearances.
The assistant to the vice president of Communications and Marketing will provide support to the vice president and the department. The major responsibilities of this position will include:
- Providing overall administrative support by managing the schedule, monitoring project deadlines, and tracking correspondence of the vice president.
- Acting as interdepartmental liaison on behalf of the vice president and the department.
- Fielding press requests for CFR fellows and promoting all CFR content.
- Drafting and preparing correspondence and other written materials.
- Updating essential communications documents and archives.
- Organizing press attendance at CFR's on-the-record meetings.
Qualifications
Council on Foreign Relations Human Resources Office 58 E. 68th Street New York, New York 10065 FAX: (212) 434-9893 humanresources@cfr.org www.cfr.org
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Assistant to the Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 4,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.
The Communications and Marketing department focuses on maximizing CFR's presence in print, broadcast, and online media outlets; and on promoting on-the-record events, publications, online content, and issues of Foreign Affairs. The department also works to ensure that CFR experts remain highly visible in the news media by fielding interview requests and facilitating media appearances.
The assistant to the vice president of Communications and Marketing will provide support to the vice president and the department. The major responsibilities of this position will include:
- Providing overall administrative support by managing the schedule, monitoring project deadlines, and tracking correspondence of the vice president.
- Acting as interdepartmental liaison on behalf of the vice president and the department.
- Fielding press requests for CFR fellows and promoting all CFR content.
- Drafting and preparing correspondence and other written materials.
- Updating essential communications documents and archives.
- Organizing press attendance at CFR's on-the-record meetings.
Contact Details
- Contact:
- Human Resources
- Telephone:
- 212-434-9400
- Email:
- humanresources@cfr.org
Application Instructions
Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above address. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background. Posted: July 2011
