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Head of Communications

About Eurasia Group and GZERO Media

Eurasia Group is the world's leading global research and advisory firm. We help clients understand, anticipate, and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere they do business.

Together with GZERO Media—the go-to source of first insight into geopolitics—and our full-fledged events team, the Eurasia Group umbrella provides a complete political risk solution.

Headquartered in New York, we have offices in Washington, London, São Paulo, Brasilia, Tokyo, Singapore, and San Francisco, as well as on-the-ground experts in more than a hundred countries in every region of the world.

We are committed to analysis that is free of political bias and the influence of private interests.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Head of Communications to lead our global communications strategy. Reporting to the CEO, this person will be responsible for developing and executing EG’s communication strategy in collaboration with senior leaders. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leading communication teams in a global organization within the geopolitical consulting industry.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with the CEO, President, and divisional leaders to develop and evolve EG’s communication strategy.

+ Elevate the public-facing interaction of EG, its analysts, events, and media company via comprehensive media outreach and communication strategies to expand audience and brand reach.

+ Engage advisory clients, media, government, experts, and influencers to further our mission as the go-to source for understanding global political news.

+ Oversee development of press releases, op-eds, statements, and rapid response materials.

+ Monitor and analyze media coverage to inform messaging and proactive storytelling opportunities.

+ Work closely with colleagues across the company to identify and coordinate external media and event opportunities.

+ Oversee crisis communications and reputation management strategies.

+ Enhance internal communications to inform staff, further firm priorities, and strengthen EG’s engaging and irreverent culture.

+ Contribute to our social media strategy.

+ Lead the recruitment, performance management, development, and retention of talent for the communications team.

+ Oversee department operations within expected budget, scope, and timelines.

Requirements

+ Passion for politics

+ 10+ years of experience as a global communications leader, ideally in the geopolitical consulting industry.

+ Master’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.

+ Extensive existing network in media.

+ Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

+ Editorial leadership expertise.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Data-driven and entrepreneurial mindset.

+ Creative, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement.

+ Proficiency in communications-related technology and social media platforms.

+ Strong leadership, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.

+ Sense of ownership and urgency in executing responsibilities.

Location

+ Preferably based in New York City.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $165,000 to $180,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

At Eurasia Group, our mission is to provide the tools and understanding needed in a world where politics drives disruption. We put politics first for our clients, and we aspire to be the leading place people come to find out about the world. This requires us to maintain a company culture (https://www.eurasiagroup.net/our-values) that puts people first. We are committed to fostering an environment that is empowering and globally minded. We firmly believe that bringing people with a variety of ideas and perspectives to the table makes our analysis stronger for our clients and creates a better workplace. Our leadership team is dedicated to embedding this approach into everything we do and how we lead because we care deeply about our work and our people.