.Description Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is an independent policy institute based in London. Our mission is to help build a sustainably secure, prosperous, and just world. We seek a Head of News and Comment who is a strategic thinker with the ability to influence internally as well as externally. The successful candidate will marry a deep-rooted knowledge of international relations with a keen sense of how to influence the news-cycle in the UK and abroad. Chatham House's role is to bringing together diverse and sometimes opposing views and we require someone with sound judgement about how best to do this. This role will lead an integrated team to deliver communications campaigns which prioritise Chatham House's research goals and respond rapidly and with impact to emerging events and current affairs. You will deliver and oversee teams producing compelling content, connecting Institute analysis and events to current affairs and lead our tactical response to unforeseen news and developments. This role directly line manages the Head of Media Relations (Media coverage of Chatham Houses work), Deputy Head of News and Comment, Social Media Manager, Podcast Producer and Multimedia Producer. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work outside core hours i.E. evenings and at weekends. This role will be hybrid with a consistent expectation of a minimum 2 days in the office per week. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience or support you, please get in touch at Key Responsibilities: Delivery Manage the production of the Institute's short-form content, balancing a busy schedule of planned content alongside commissioning quality quick-turnaround content in response to current events. Secure media coverage in high-profile outlets through proactive and reactive press outreach and relationship building, partnering the Head of Media and press office to deliver their objectives. Decide what written expert commentary to commission and when to publish it to link Chatham House expertise to current affairs. Edit priority and sensitive content, including from the Director and CEO, in a timely manner. Ensure that priority events are effectively promoted and work with the Head of Events and Head of Digital Marketing to drive up online audiences. Oversee Chatham House social media channels (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), working with the Social Media Manager to develop strategies and support team members to create engaging and responsive profiles and grow followers/subscribers. Oversee production of Chatham House podcasts and videos, supporting direct reports to commission, script, produce and edit content, which may be planned or responsive to current events