Post by Institute of Economic Affairs - London

🚨 The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is seeking a new Director of Communications. The successful applicant will join the IEA's senior leadership team, manage its communications department, and be responsible for promoting its work through traditional and digital media, events, and public affairs. First and foremost, this job requires a strong understanding of economics, policy, and the principles of classical liberalism. The IEA particularly welcomes applicants who combine a background in policy research with exceptional communication skills. 💼 Responsibilities: Develop and lead our communications, marketing, and brand strategy. Manage its communications team, currently consisting of a communications officer and a digital production manager. Write and distribute press releases promoting IEA research and responding to important news stories. Design and implement broader promotional efforts for IEA publications, conferences, and so on. Represent the IEA in print, digital, and broadcast media, including by writing op-eds and giving interviews. Build relationships with journalists and policymakers. Play a key role in designing the IEA's public and private events programme. Oversee and participate in the IEA's audio-visual output, including its weekly podcast and other videos. Lead the development of the IEA website, Substack, and social media presence. Advise the IEA's executive director and senior leadership team on communications matters. ✅ Qualifications: A successful applicant must have outstanding communication and presentational skills. In particular, they will be an exceptional writer, capable of distilling complex ideas into clear and succinct prose. They will have a very well developed understanding of contemporary policy debates, free market economics, and classical liberal principles. They must also be an effective manager and strategic thinker, able to develop junior staff and continuously improve the IEA's output and impact. Relevant professional experience is an advantage, as is an academic grounding in economics, political science, public policy, or a related field. However, we are more interested in ability than credentials and are happy to consider unconventional applicants. Find out more and apply ⤵ https://lnkd.in/efy4UaEC