Job Number:
HC-03711
Date Posted:
March 9, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Press Officer
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Asia Society
Reports To:
Location:
New York, NY
Contact:
Salary:
$70,000 – $110,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Asia Society is looking for a Senior Press Officer to develop, manage, and execute media relations strategies and tactics generating press coverage for Asia Society at large, with a specific focus on our policy and current events work.Increase media coverage of Asia Society’s policy work and experts. Build relationships with relevant members of the media to ensure our experts are placed, including for op-eds, live interviews on multiple platforms (TV, radio, podcast, etc.), and through statements to promote Asia Society’s policy content and programs to a broader audience.Minimum of 6-8 years of related experience. Experience working with media focused on Asia, politics, or public policy. B.A. in related field; M.A. preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Increase media coverage of Asia Society’s policy work and experts.
• Build relationships with relevant members of the media to ensure our experts are placed, including for op-eds, live interviews on multiple platforms (TV, radio, podcast, etc.), and through statements to promote Asia Society’s policy content and programs to a broader audience.
• Develop media relations strategies related to signature campaigns, initiatives, experts/leaders, and other organizational priorities.
• Promote policy reports and initiatives. Draft press releases, handle pitching, coordinate with experts and social media team on announcements shared via institutional and individual accounts.
• Monitor breaking news for opportunities to solicit and collate our experts’ rapid reactions, and ensure those reactions get to the media in a timely manner to maximize coverage.
• Field incoming press requests and ensure timely responses.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 6-8 years of related experience.
• Experience working with media focused on Asia, politics, or public policy.
• B.A. in related field; M.A. preferred.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Comfort managing active engagement with journalists utilizing news and editorial judgement; ability to foster new relationships with media around the world. Established network of press contacts preferred.
• Ability to think on the fly and exercise sound judgment in high pressure moments.
Instructions:
To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a completed application to: [email protected]
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
