**About ETS:** ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide. Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide. The Lead Public Relations Associate is responsible for creating and implementing communications campaigns aligned with the business and mission objectives of ETS. Strong understanding of public relations strategy and tactics is critical, as is experience in content development and management, and digital and social media strategy. The ability to manage multiple priorities is essential to success in this role. + Develop to improve public perception of ETS + Develop and oversee delivery of key messages to target audiences through traditional and non-traditional earned media + Position ETS positively with key external groups including higher education faculty and administration, policymakers, key education associations, press, and other opinion leaders + Help inform ETS brand strategy bringing both strategic and tactical approaches to digital and social content, media relations, executive thought leadership and events. + Actively engage, participate in and contribute to brand team planning and strategy efforts + Develop working relationships with key media contacts + Draft and disseminate content including press releases, media alerts, articles and other media for ETS newsroom, social media posts, social media content campaigns, video, infographic and other content types. + Develop background materials and remarks for leadership in connection with media interviews, press briefings, conferences, business meetings, trips and other public events + Oversee contracted PR agencies and vendors to ensure tactics are being executed in a manner consistent with established strategies, timelines and budgets + Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to the job function **Required Skills:** + Strong ability to translate industry-specific jargon into compelling, engaging stories that resonate with editors and media outlets of tier 1 publications. + A self-motivated individual who confidently showcases their expertise and drives results. + Experience in the execution of thought leadership strategies to position key internal stakeholders as industry experts and influencers. + Ability to create and implement a communications plan with international elements + Excellent writing skills + Strong interpersonal and consensus-building skills, a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders + Ability to work non-traditional hours when necessary + A commitment to working collaboratively as part of a cross-divisional team + Knowledge of web-based technology and demonstrated use of social and media tools for content creation and brand journalism, media tracking, research, analysis, and targeted communications + Experience with crisis management + Experience in working with education issues; K-12 education a plus \#LI-HYBRID \#LI-NK1 **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field **Experience:** + 7 years of public relations/communications experience are required or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary + Experience developing content and social media strategy + Experience in media relations + 7 years of experience in public relations and/or brand marketing, domestic and international, including a strong working knowledge of both traditional and social media engagement **ETS is mission driven and action oriented** + We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning. + We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth! + As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you! **ETS is an employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and accessibility in education. We are dedicated to building teams that capitalize on the various backgrounds and experiences of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.**