We’re Looking to Hire a Senior Journalist / Communications Professional

Senior Journalist / Communications ProfessionalThe Task Force on Financial Integrity and Economic Development, a consortium of governments and research and advocacy organizations, focuses on achieving greater transparency in the global financial system for the benefit of developing countries.The Task Force is seeking an experienced journalist to promote its issues and expertise in the area of financial transparency in the US/North America media market as a primary focus and in Central and South America as a secondary focus. This position will be based in Washington, DC.Main responsibilities:Place stories and opinion pieces on our key issues in print, broadcast and online media.Identify and cultivate media contacts on Task Force issues.Educate journalists about illicit financial flows, bank secrecy, tax evasion and corruption, and create a flow of story ideas they can investigate.Turn Task Force policy materials into readable copy for journalists and public audiences.Write and place timely op-eds and blogs relating to current news items.Coordinate closely with media staff working for Task Force member organizations.Maximize impact of reports and campaigning actions undertaken by the Task Force member organizations.Qualifications:Excellent general knowledge of target media marketsSignificant contacts in print, broadcast and online mediaProven understanding of new mediaFamiliarity with, or understanding of, illicit financial flows, tax evasion, bank secrecy and related issuesSkills/ Personal Qualities:Strong news senseAbility to write clear copy to deadlineAbility to respond and work well under pressure and to prioritize workload and multi-taskResults driven, with excellent attention to detailProactive team player with a 'can-do' approachStrong networking and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational and administrative skillsAbility to work without close supervision and take initiativeRequirements:5+ years of experience working as a journalistPrevious experience of developing and implementing a communications strategyProven experience of proactively pitching stories to journalists and editors across regions and outletsFluent in English; Spanish is a plusIf interested, please email a cover letter, resume and list of published work to Christine Clough, Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.The Task Force on Financial Integrity and Economic Development (the Task Force) and its parent organization, the Center for International Policy (CIP), are equal opportunity employers. It is the Task Force's and CIP's policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for professional advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, gender identity, parental status or disability.