POSITION: Media Relations Manager
COMPANY: WorldatWork
LOCATION: Washington, DC 

WorldatWork, a global human resources association, seeks a seasoned communications professional to create, manage and execute public and media relations to expand our organization's reach, profile, presence and credibility.  Based in our Washington DC Offices and Conference Center, you will envision, design and implement media relations initiatives; develop and nurture productive and enduring relationships with journalists; and leverage our association's extensive intellectual capital to educate the media and other constituencies about total rewards strategies to attract, motivate and retain employees. As part of our communications leadership team, you will help decide and create message positioning and content deployment to advance WorldatWork as the authority and thought leader about employee engagement and business success.

The successful candidate will have a deep background in public and media relations in Washington, D.C., with extensive non-partisan experience in public policy issues. This individual must have at least 10 years of progressively responsible journalism and media relations experience, and connections with national and global news media. Strong writing, interpersonal and public speaking skills are critical. Human resources knowledge and association, not-for-profit organization and/or government experience are a plus. Bachelor's and/or master's degree in journalism, public relations, communications or related field is required.

WorldatWork is a not-for-profit education association focused on compensation, benefits, work-life and integrated total rewards. Founded in 1955, WorldatWork serves a network of more than 30,000 members and professionals in 75 countries with training, certification, research, conferences and community. It has offices in Washington, D.C. and Scottsdale, Arizona.  For more information please visit our website at http://www.worldatwork.org/.  

WorldatWork offers exceptional total rewards including competitive pay (e.g.  bonus program and 401(k) match), benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), wellness program, work-life effectiveness, recognition, opportunities for career development and much more. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, including salary history/requirements to:

Director of Human Resources
14040 N. Northsight Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA

Fax to 480-483-8352
E-mail to apply@worldatwork.org
(EOE M/F/D/V Drug testing and background check are required. No agencies please.)

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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 10/03/08