Media Engagement Specialist

The Center for Security and Emerging Technology, 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.

Important Note: Please visit CSET’s career page for more detailed information on role responsibilities and application instructions. 

Responsibilities/Work Interactions

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:

• Creating and executing strategies to gain positive media attention for the Center’s research, individual researchers, and public events.
• Managing events, such as a monthly seminar series, report launches, quarterly briefings, and an annual luncheon;
• Organizing and preparing print and electronic materials for outreach to external stakeholders;
• Crafting and editing press releases, social media posts, media pitches, one-pagers, and other external communications content to drive interest and engagement with CSET’s target audiences.
• Assisting 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
• Collaborating across teams to ensure consistent and aligned external messaging that reinforces a cohesive CSET brand and messaging.
• Tracking and analyzing PR metrics and campaign performance to demonstrate success and optimize future strategies, delivering comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Monitoring 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 
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• At least 4 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, Microsoft Office, etc.;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.     
• Proficiency with office productivity tools like Google Docs/Sheets, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative matrixed/multi-disciplinary environment
• Motivated, enthusiastic, intellectually curious and self-driven 
• Alignment with CSET’s mission, values and culture
• Ability to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

This position is based in the United States and offers no relocation assistance. This position is not eligible for a specialty-occupation sponsorship and, accordingly, this position requires that all applicants be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship from Georgetown University.

This position is designated as hybrid, which means candidates will be expected to work from CSET’s D.C. office at least 2-3 days per week.

In general, the Media Engagement Specialist is expected to earn an annual starting salary between $80,000 and $85,000 commensurate with experience.

 Application Instructions:
Please note that we only consider complete applications, which include:

• Resume; 
• Cover letter that addresses your interest in CSET and in this position, specifically and;
• A writing sample: This could include prior project work, a blog post, or a press release. The sample must be solely authored by you.

If you have any questions with regard to completing and/or submitting your application, please email csetcareers@georgetown.edu.