Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Serve as communications lead and develop and manage communications strategies and plans for several CGD research programs and teams
• Develop relationships with research staff to determine messaging and launch plans for major projects
• Serve as the main press point-person to amplify the work of research, including leading the creation of specific press plans for rollouts of new research
• Coordinate with the Director of Communications and wider Communications team, to ensure that communications plans include web, publication, social media, and newsletter strategies for all outputs
• Work with other Communications Managers and Senior Communications Managers to respond to enhance CGD’s visibility within target media outlets, develop relationships with relevant journalists and editors, respond to incoming press inquiries in a timely and strategic manner
• Edit blogs and promotional copy where required, and con...