Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm committed to building opportunity for individuals. Established by Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay, and his wife Pam, Omidyar Network supports nonprofit and for-profit efforts that enable people around the world to improve their lives and make powerful, lasting contributions to their communities. Since 2004, Omidyar Network has funded a number of organizations in areas such as microfinance, participatory media, and transparency in government.

POSITION SUMMARY: Drive awareness and understanding of Omidyar Network, its mission, approach and initiative strategies across constituencies that span the business, nonprofit, and government sectors. Build out the media relations and external events programs for the organization, creating a solid platform from which management and staff can engage with external constituencies. Work with senior management, staff and external stakeholders to develop and implement communications campaigns that advance the organization’s mission and build the greater Omidyar Network.

•    Proactively identify, secure, and manage media and speaking opportunities that build the Omidyar Network brand across a diverse set of constituencies, including media, for-profit investors, entrepreneurs, foundations, nonprofits, and relevant interest groups.
•    Work across a variety of business and trade media, including print, broadcast and online (e.g., social networking tools, blogs, etc.). Explore and utilize new media platforms as they evolve. Build relationships with relevant media.
•    Evaluate and manage in-bound media and speaking requests for Omidyar Network and the Omidyar family, coordinating with communications counterparts at grantee organizations and portfolio companies, as well as at other Omidyar entities (e.g., eBay, HopeLab, etc.) as necessary.
•    Increase the organization’s engagement in and influence on industry dialogue. Prepare and brief management and staff for external opportunities.
•    Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, addressing media requests with an appropriate, strategic, and coordinated response.
•    Develop and organize events to facilitate dialogue and collaboration with external stakeholders in support of organizational and initiative goals.
•    Work with Omidyar Network’s grantees and portfolio companies to scale their impact by providing communications expertise and support on media and events. Highlight their impact in Omidyar Network’s communications.
•    Write and edit press and other corporate materials, including talking points, briefing materials, presentations, speeches, contributed articles, backgrounders, and fact sheets.
•    Promote individual executives, building their profiles and creating demand for their participation in industry projects, media interviews and at events.
•    Stay abreast of news, industry players, developments, and trends, forging relationships with others who can inform and facilitate the organization’s work.

REQUIREMENTS:
•    6-8 years of public relations and events experience, including in-house corporate communications. A combination of private and social sector experience a strong plus.
•    Experience in microfinance, financial services, Web 2.0, consumer technology, or public affairs is required.
•    Passion for media relations, writing, events, and relationship building.
•    Commitment to excellence and service to others.
•    Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Outstanding attention to detail, presentation, and the accuracy and prioritization of information.
•    Able to manage complex projects from beginning to end, securing participation from a variety of stakeholders.
•    Able to make decisions and to communicate the rationale with precision and clarity.
•    Highly flexible and adaptable in order to thrive in entrepreneurial, evolving work environment.
•    Unequivocal team player.
•    Unafraid to ask hard questions, take initiative and think outside the box.
•    Able to travel by plane up to 10% of the time.