Chris Coxon Email & Phone Number

Washington, D.C., Us

Little Rock, Ar, Us

Little Rock, Ar, Us

Reporting to the Chief of Mission Effectiveness- Public relations and strategic communications lead, working with teams in 21 countries. - Lead brand evolution, reputation management and media relations for this $130 million a year organization.- Three direct line reports, manage network of agencies and consultants, and $1m+ budget.- Work closely with President and CEO, other senior leaders and Board of Directors to raise profile as thought leaders in international development sector.

Global, Oo

Reported to the Executive Director- Led communications team, building and implementing strategy across all media and digital channels, raising profile and driving donations. - Spokesperson, positioned stories and comment in top media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, PBS Newshour, LA Times.- Developed innovative multimedia content that raised millions of dollars.- Wrote ActionAid USA’s 2018-2020 strategy. Led consultative process with staff, senior management and board, securing board approval in December 2017.

Global, Oo

Reported to the Executive Director- Daily management of organization – managed budget, oversaw contracts, approved payroll, negotiated with staff union.- Worked closely with Executive Director, CFO and Board of Directors, setting strategy and budgets, managing crises and meeting reporting requirements.- Led and managed policy team of five people.

Global, Oo

Reported to the Global Engagement Manager- Led development of communications strategies for 3 international campaigns covering 45 countries.- Developed multi-channel content with strong cut through across different markets and languages. - Trained media spokespeople and bloggers, identified opportunities to maximize coverage and build profile, advised senior leadership on reputational risk.

Global, Oo

Reported to the European Policy and Campaigns Manager- Built and maintained extensive network of international media contacts. - Increased media coverage by over 130% in two-year period, successfully pitching stories to the BBC, CNN, El Mundo, Euronews, The Guardian, Politico, Le Monde and others. - Wrote speeches, op-eds and media materials for high-level international meetings and media, developed public positioning, managed reputational risk.

Vienna, At

Reported to Media Officer- Responded to media inquiries on international human rights issues.- Drafted media materials for policy reports and edited speeches for the Agency’s Director.

Copenhagen V, Dk

Reported to EU Office Director- Managed EU-funded project providing journalist training to ensure accurate reporting of torture and ill treatment in 10 countries.

Madrid, Comunidad De Madrid, Es

Reported to Director of Institutional Relations and Special Projects- Managed Global Leadership for Climate Action, a high-level Task Force of politicians, business leaders and civil society working for a global agreement to combat climate change. - Wrote speeches, briefings and op-eds for UN Special Envoy on Climate Change, former President of Chile and Task Force co-Chair, Ricardo Lagos, and other high level politicians.

Eu International Relations And Diplomacy, Diplomacy, Economics, Law, Politics

History With A Year In Europe, History, French