Job Number:
HC-04299
Date Posted:
April 1, 2026
Position Title:
Communications Coordinator, Foreign Policy
Party:
N/A
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Office/Company:
Brookings Institution
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Location:
Washington, DC
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Salary:
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Join one of the most influential, most quoted, and most trusted think tanks!The Communications Coordinator, FP manages media coordination and impact tracking in Foreign Policy at Brookings (FP).A bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, history, journalism, public affairs, communications, or related field, and demonstrated interest in foreign policy, are required.
Responsibilities:
• Serves as primary FP Communications contact for managing and distributing incoming media requests and general information requests regarding the FP program and its experts.
• Assists Director of Communications in implementing FP’s media outreach strategy, including drafting news releases, pitching journalists with FP content, creating outreach lists, developing relationships with media, and organizing media calls.
• Maintains familiarity with FP scholars’ current work and tracks media engagement on Meltwater database, including tagging media hits, building media contact lists, and creating regular media engagement reports to share with scholars and FP leadership.
Qualifications:
• Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail, are primary requirements.
• Ability to communicate proactively, clearly, and courteously with internal and external contacts is required.
• Familiarity with social media management on behalf of an organization is required.
Instructions:
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Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and inclusive.
