Strategic storyteller

Reputation and Narrative Specialist

Our organization seeks a skilled Reputation and Narrative Specialist to drive external reputation and craft compelling narratives positioning our research in national conversations.

* Develop proactive media strategies, write press releases, pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and manage journalist relationships
* Create thought leadership content and op-eds that position researchers in policy and public debates
* Monitor media coverage and manage reputation risks and opportunities
* Coordinate media training and interview preparation for researchers and spokespeople
* Produce compelling content for external audiences: donors, government, research partners, and the public
* Collaborate with Communications Managers to ensure message consistency across all channels
* Support major announcements, research breakthroughs, and institutional milestones
* Develop crisis communications materials and lead issues management responses