Media Engagement Specialist, Center for Security and Emerging Technology - Walsh School of Foreign Service

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The Center for Security and Emerging Technology, (CSET) under the School of Foreign Service, is a research organization focused on studying the security impacts of emerging technologies, supporting academic work in security and technology studies, and delivering nonpartisan analysis to technologists and policymakers. CSET currently focuses on artificial intelligence, advanced computing and biotechnology. The Media Engagement Specialist will assist with the Center’s externally-facing activities and communications, with a particular emphasis on media outreach, strategic collateral creation, and event support.

The Media Engagement Specialist will report to the Center’s Director of Communications and Strategic Engagement and will take part in team efforts to highlight CSET’s work as it serves its dual mission of informing policymakers and preparing the next generation for policy-focused careers. This will involve a combination of internally and externally-facing activities, including but not limited to:

• Create and execute strategies to gain positive media attention for the Center’s research, individual researchers, and public events.

• Manage events, such as a monthly seminar series, report launches, quarterly briefings, and an annual luncheon.

• Organize and prepare print and electronic materials for outreach to external stakeholders.

• Craft and edit press releases, social media posts, media pitches, one-pagers, and other external communications content to drive interest and engagement with CSET’s target audiences.

• Assist in coordinating communications during critical situations, including developing messaging strategies, drafting statements, monitoring media coverage, and advising leadership while ensuring transparent, timely engagement that addresses stakeholder concerns while upholding CSET’s mission and values.

• Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent and aligned external messaging that reinforces a cohesive CSET brand and messaging.

• Track and analyze PR metrics and campaign performance to demonstrate success and optimize future strategies, delivering comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations to leadership.

• Monitor industry trends, activities, and media coverage to identify opportunities and potential issues, providing regular insights to leadership.

• Contributing to CSET’s organizational development, including internal working groups, seminars, and discussions; and supporting and mentoring colleagues.

• Upholding CSET’s mission, values and culture, performing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

• At least 6 years of experience working directly with the media and a total of at least 6 years of work experience

• Excellent writing and editing skills

• Ability to carry on assigned tasks with limited need for supervision

• Proficiency with office productivity tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Office

• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative matrixed/multi-disciplinary environment

• Motivated, enthusiastic, intellectually curious and self-driven

• Ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the Uniersity.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-w