Room to Read

Brand Manager

• Lead Room to Read's global brand communications and public relations efforts to strengthen the organization's reputation, increase visibility, and support fundraising goals
• Develop and implement communications strategies
• Manage media relationships and oversee brand messaging
• Support corporate partnerships, executive communications, and major events
• Supervise the Public Relations and Corporate Communications Associate based in London
• Manage Room to Read's external communications and public relations agency
• Develop and maintain consistent brand messaging communicating the organization's mission, programs, and impact
• Create and update messaging materials, guidelines, and resources
• Train and support organizational spokespeople
• Collaborate with program and research teams on data and impact stories
• Support crisis communications planning and response
• Provide communications and public relations support for corporate and foundation partnerships
• Develop public relations strategies for major fundraising events
• Create speeches, scripts, talking points, and other materials for executives and board members
• Develop and implement global media relations strategies
• Build relationships with journalists and media outlets
• Develop media pitches and secure coverage across print, broadcast, and digital channels
• Draft and edit press releases, talking points, speeches, opinion pieces, and executive communications
• Support media interviews, speaking engagements, and thought leadership opportunities
• Maintain media contact records and track media engagement
• Manage the external public relations agency's priorities, deliverables, timelines, and performance
• Identify and secure pro bono advertising opportunities
• Work with creative partners to develop advertising content
• Build and maintain relationships with ambassadors, celebrities, and influencers
• Coordinate ambassador and influencer participation in campaigns, events, and fundraising initiatives
• Lead communications planning and contribute to departmental goals
• Supervise, coach, and support direct reports, including performance management and professional development
• Coordinate communications activities across teams
• Contribute to budget planning, tracking, and reporting
• Monitor progress and report on communications activities and results

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Manager, Brand Communications – PR