People of color, people living with HIV, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered people, women, and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The primary responsibility of the Director of Media Relations and Communications is to promote the goals and objectives of Health GAP and its campaigns in the media. As part of a fast-paced, dynamic, media-savvy activist organization, the coordinator generates and implements press strategies, manages press events, and develops public communication materials for web and print to increase the visibility of Health GAP and its campaign goals.

Health GAP (Global Access Project) is a United States-based AIDS activist organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to global access to affordable life-sustaining medicines for people living with HIV/AIDS in developing countries. Health GAP works with allies within the US and internationally to increase access to AIDS and other essential medicines and to secure the resources necessary to sustain access to medicines for all.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

* Maximize media coverage of Health GAP's issues and activities in major press outlets

* Generate creative and effective organizational and campaign-specific media strategies.

* Maintain regular communications and cultivate relationships with media outlets, nationally and internationally.

* Pitch stories to reporters, editorial writers, and broadcast covering Capitol Hill, the White House, international trade, AIDS, health, business and economics.

* Write and distribute op-eds, press releases, public statements, and background information.

* Provide rapid responses to media on issues pertaining to AIDS treatment access.

* Fulfill media inquiries and direct reporters to Health GAP spokespeople.

* Organize press conferences and reporters' conference calls.

* Lead production of newsletters, web page content, and other campaign materials.

* Participate in biweekly conference calls and working group meetings, and biannual meetings to discuss strategy and status of Health GAP campaigns and corresponding media work.

REQUIREMENTS

* Strong commitment to expanding access to HIV/AIDS treatment in developing countries and to combating the AIDS pandemic in solidarity with people in the global South.

* Prior experience doing press work related to AIDS, globalization, public health, social justice, or human rights. Experience with direct action a plus.

* Existing contacts with the media.

* Excellent writing, communications, and strategic-planning skills.

* High level of initiative, self-motivation and energy.

* Willingness to travel within the US and internationally, as needed.

* Live in or near New York City, Philadelphia, or Washington DC.

HOW TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin after the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter and resume to Health GAP via email to: info@healthgap.org, by fax to (917) 591-3353, or by surface mail: Health GAP, 511 E.5th Street, #4A, New York City, NY 10009. 91759

Compensation: Competitive salary ($39,000-$44,000) and benefits.

Start date: Immediately

For more information, call (212) 674-9598.

People of color, people living with HIV, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered people, women, and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.