Executive Communications AssociateWikimedia Foundation

• Researching international speaking opportunities and proactively identifying new and compelling venues for Foundation leaders to speak to strategic audiences.
• Evaluating incoming media and speaking requests with a consistent rubric to prioritize strategic opportunities
• Developing written materials that capture the tone and voice of different executives, often working under deadlines.
• Writing and ghost-writing speeches, op-eds, quotes, external statements, and blog posts that have a clear point of view.
• Monitoring news coverage and identifying opportunities for executives to weigh in on relevant and timely topics.
• Partnering with the digital media team to provide executive support on social media profiles, such as drafting social media copy and identifying opportunities for leadership to engage on social media
• Anticipating tough questions and preparing executives with needed messaging on a variety of relevant topics based on the news of the day.
• Pitching event organizers for speaking opportunities and liaising to coordinate logistics, including format for the event, technical setup, and other panelists. 
• Drafting materials for Foundation executives to prepare for interviews and public speaking engagements, and maintaining the process for keeping materials updated.
• Staffing executive spokespeople during media interviews and speaking opportunities (both virtual and onsite support as needed).
• Establishing and maintaining clear, consistent processes for communications support, such as a timeline of communications deliverables for public speaking engagements
• Maintaining a calendar of thought leadership opportunities to increase visibility about communications work and identify opportunities for cross-department collaboration.
• Working with the Lead Executive Communications Manager to measure and report on success of public speaking engagements and other thought leadership opportunities.
• Collaboratively creating key deliverables and progress reports of communications projects, media campaigns, and other initiatives across the team. 

Requirements

• Minimum of two years experience working in an editorial, journalism, or communications role
• Strong verbal and written communication, and editing skills with the ability to write both short and long form pieces and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple projects at once, as well as an interest in both independent and collaborative work 
• Detail-oriented with experience maintaining systems and documentation for projects with multiple moving parts and stakeholders  
• Passion for following news trends and proactively identifying media opportunities for spokespeople
• Interest or expertise in managing and planning virtual or in-person events with multiple speakers
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, editing, and interpersonal skills
• Strong research skills 
• The ability to meet deadlines and excel in a fast-paced, multitasking environment that often requires fast turn?around

The Ideal Candidate is: 

• A strong, curious writer who is excited by the prospect of storytelling and working for a mission-driven organization on a variety of issues such as access to knowledge, equity, and protecting the digital commons.
• This associate will be able to take both personal narratives and organizational initiatives and create compelling thought leadership pieces in many forms, including speeches, op-eds, quotes, blog posts, and interview responses. 
• A nuanced and collaborative communicator who enjoys the process of co-creation and partnership on communications initiatives big and small.
• The associate will work closely with many teams across the Wikimedia Foundation, as well as volunteer community members and other organizational partners, to advocate for Wikimedia’s mission.
• The associate will develop the diplomacy and aptitude to advise C-level executives on communications about a range of issues. 
• An adaptable, detail-oriented professional who can create and own processes to manage multiple narratives and communications campaigns at once and work effectively and professionally with senior executives.
• Time management, consistency and preparation are key.
• This person will enjoy opportunities for leadership and autonomy as they prioritize their work across both proactive and reactive communications needs.

Qualities that are Important to us:

• Resilience- we work on new and interesting problems in public and collaborative ways
• Being open, curious, and inquiring in our work
• Internal motivation and high standards
• Working together for outcomes, and being willing to let go to scale or change course
• Sharing a culture of constructive criticism and respect
• Eagerness to collaborate and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and belonging

Additionally, we’d Love it if You Have:

• Involvement or experience within Wikimedia communities and/or editing the Wikimedia projects.
• Ability to speak and write in multiple languages.
• Knowledge of online community interaction and dynamics.