Senior Media Specialist, Marketing and Communications
Centre for Effective AltruismRemoteBuilding the movementCommunity buildingCommunications and outreach
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Why this is on the board
Many people first hear about effective altruism – the question of how to help others as much as possible with your time or money – through a journalist they trust. In this role you make sure those journalists understand it properly, and a single careful article helps decide, for thousands of readers, whether they take such ideas seriously or dismiss them as a curiosity.
About the role
Drive media coverage and journalist relationships for effective altruism, managing proactive pitching, press enquiries, and event media engagement. - Pitch stories and manage relationships with journalists covering philanthropy, AI safety, global health, and animal welfare. - Monitor EA coverage across news, podcasts, and forums; produce regular reports on sentiment trends and media intelligence. - Handle media enquiries, escalate sensitive requests, and support crisis response and reputation…
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Sponsorship available |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | Remote · Remote |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | USD 120.000–USD 150.000 |
| Posted | 16 October 2026 |
| Closes | 6 November 2026 |
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