Our goal at Make-A-Wish is quite simple – the grant the wishes of seriously ill children.  The communications officer; digital is a key role in the team as they will help us engage with audiences across a range of channels.  The work of this role will help us to gain more supporters, more income and be able to grant more wishes as a result. 

In this role you’ll develop content for social media, email and web that supports our campaigns and objectives, and which engages our audiences. 

You’ll craft creative content to capture the attention of these audiences and which tells our story consistently.

You’ll oversee the development of these channels making sure we are using all the tools and tricks to build our audiences in each channel – so for social, knowing Stories, Creator Studio, Facebook Fundraisers, what Twitter is up to and You Tube will really help.  SEO won’t phase you and you’ll know how to integrate your work with wider plans around Paid Search marketing (that a colleague will look after). And you’ll know how to build lists and create copy for email too.

As we widen our work with networks and communities, you’ll support our volunteers to achieve their goals via social media and help them to build email lists that support us to engage and retain those they come into contact with along the way.

You’ll be working as part of a newly formed Income and Engagement team and will need to work with a wide range of individuals to ensure we’re successful.

To be shortlisted for this role you will need to demonstrate experience of working with social media in a charity setting, be able to demonstrate fundraising copywriting for the relevant channels for the role and be able to showcase building relationships and communities with online audiences. 

Your KPIs will be based around campaigns for acquisition and retention and you’ll be key to helping us find the triggers that help us convert in a range of different situations.  You’ll be able to read briefs and understand what you need to deliver as part of a joined up, multi-disciplinary team.  You will need an eye for detail.

It’s a busy role but it’s a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at an exciting time of embracing new ways of working, and with a team fully committed to our mission. 

You’ll be calm under pressure and as some of our stories are emotional you will need a high degree of emotional resilience.

No agencies.

Are you concerned about the climate emergency affecting our planet? Are you passionate about using your communications skills to work for a more just world? Do you believe in the power of faith-based organisations to inspire people to work for social justice?

We are looking for a talented Communications and Campaigns Officer to join our small but dynamic team to help deliver our exciting strategy and to raise awareness of our campaigns.

You will have a passion for social justice, proven media and communications skills and a strong desire to help drive social change and campaign relentlessly for a better world.

We are Jesuit Missions - the international mission and development office of the Jesuits in Britain - and part of the worldwide Roman Catholic religious order known as the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits. For over 50 years, JM has accompanied poor communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We also work to challenge the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice in partnership with local partners in the Global South by running campaigns in the UK in support of change.

The role is varied and challenging, but a great opportunity to develop your skills and abilities.

You’ll lead in the delivery of our communications strategy and be heavily involved in our campaigns around climate change and ethical investment.

Ideally, you will have:

• worked in a press office / PR environment 
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• great copy writing ability and up-to-date digital skills to optimise our website / social media
• a demonstrable interest in International Development
• an understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and/or the Jesuits
• the energy and ideas to organise campaigns which engage our existing supporters and attract new ones

The role is based in our office in Wimbledon, south London although some flexibility is required in light of the situation with COVID-19.

If this fires your passion and you'd like to apply, or find out more, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Please send an up-to-date CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria set out in the job description. Please include the names and contact details of two referees one of whom should be your latest employer. References will not be taken up without the candidate’s permission.

See attached Job description for more details.

The First Step is a Merseyside based Domestic Abuse charity that defies its size: specialist knowledge, expertise in supporting victim/survivors and high standards across the board. We currently provide 24/7 staffed women and children's refuge, IDSVA service and a self referral community service.  As Chief Executive you will play a crucial role in shaping the organisations future and will have the opportunity to develop our public digital presence.You will be responsible for securing income for services our beneficiaries most value, as well as ensuring that existing contract funding is sustained.

Application deadline is 7th August 2020 at 12 noon.  Interviews are Friday 21st August 2020 in Huyton if possible via Microsoft Teams if not.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only.  (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)

Jubilee Debt Campaign is recruiting a Digital Campaigner to lead our digital campaigning and communications work.

This is a key role in the organisation and crucial to the success of our campaigns. You’d be joining at a time when debt is gaining in prominence as an issue, and it’s crucial we campaign for a just response in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis.

Working across all of our campaigns, from the global south debt crisis to the UK’s growing household debt trap, you’ll be writing accessible, punchy and inspiring copy; overseeing our social media channels; building webpages, actions and emails; commissioning on and offline communications products; and ensuring we have the digital systems in place to recruit, engage and retain supporters and measure impact. This is a big job in a small but highly effective and growing team.

We’re looking for someone with a background in digital organising, who has a range of experience and a passion for social justice. This is a broad role, with a lot of scope to develop different projects and campaigns. We’re not expecting you to be expert in everything, but you’ll need the skills and experience to produce engaging content and to champion digital engagement within the organisation. This is a great time to join and a fantastic role for a skilled digital campaigner.

We strongly value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people with a Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background.

For more information including how to apply, see the attached recruitment pack or visit our website.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 13 July. Interviews will be on Tuesday 28 July.

The International Longevity Centre UK is recruiting for a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our small and passionate team.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who will be excited about working on one of the most important public policy issues facing society.

• Should the pensions triple lock be removed and what should Government do to fund social care?
• Should older people be forced to shield from COVID-19 to protect their health – or is this plain ageism?
• How can employers support older people to work longer and how can retailers better engage with older consumers?

As our Communications and Engagement Officer you will have an answer to these questions and know how to best communicate it.

We want you to help us use our expertise in demographic change to highlight the impact of ageing on society, working with experts, policy makers and practitioners to provoke conversations and pioneer solutions for a society where everyone can thrive, regardless of age.

One day you might be focussed on talking to journalists or politicians about the economic opportunities of population ageing. The next day you might be developing a plan to engage employers with the importance of preventing ill health or maximising the productivity of their ageing workforce.

For the full job description and details of how to apply for this post, download the Communications and Engagement Officer recruitment pack from the ILC website.

Women for Refugee Women is seeking a Digital Inclusion Co-ordinator to work closely with our team to facilitate digital access and improve IT skills among our network of refugee and asylum-seeking women.

Women for Refugee Women is a charity that supports women seeking asylum in the UK and challenges the injustices they experience. We work at the grassroots by empowering refugee women to speak out and advocate for themselves, and through communications and campaigning work which engages the mainstream media and politicians.

The role will include assessing women’s basic needs and skills and providing the essential equipment and support to enable them to move forwards. It will involve supporting women to participate in learning, solidarity and advocacy opportunities at WRW, as well as enabling them to access other services and participate more effectively in their communities.

Women for Refugee Women particularly welcomes applications from individuals with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

Women for Refugee Women is a small organisation where every team member is valued, and everyone is supported to carry out their role effectively. We encourage staff members to take up training opportunities to develop their skills, all staff members are able to access individual counselling support if desired, and we enable staff members to work flexibly according to individual preferences. We try to ensure that WRW provides a supportive environment where individuals can grow and develop their roles in line with our values and vision.

How to apply:

Please download and read the Digital Inclusion Co-ordinator application pack.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter stating how you meet the person specification and why you would like to join WRW.

Applications will be considered from 7 July on a rolling basis, so that applicants may be invited for interview from 8 July onwards. Interviews will take place remotely by Zoom. Due to our restricted capacity, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Communications Officer
Vauxhall, Central London (currently home based due to COVID-19)

About Us

Established by the UK Government, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) is a charity that promotes and supports Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) in the UK.

Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January) is the day for everyone to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi Persecution and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. It is a time when we seek to learn the lessons of the past and recognise that genocide does not just take place on its own - it’s a steady process which can begin if discrimination, racism and hatred are not checked and prevented.

HMD is for everyone. Each year across the UK, thousands of people come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future. We know they learn more, empathise more and do more.

Together we bear witness for those who endured genocide and honour the survivors and all those whose lives were changed beyond recognition.

We are currently looking for a Senior Communications Officer to join us and support our communications activities.

The Benefits

- Salary of £30,911 per annum
- 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service to 30 days)
- Help a national charity continue important work

If you are a communications professional with experience of handling complex and sensitive issues, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a challenging, yet highly rewarding role supporting HMDT’s work.

You will have the chance to increase awareness of HMD and amplify the voices of those affected by the Holocaust, which will encourage people to learn from the past and inspire them to challenge prejudice in today’s world.

The Holocaust threatened the fabric of civilisation and genocide must still be resisted every day. If you would like to support our mission and help shape our voice of unity, equality and inclusion, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As the Senior Communications Officer, you’ll strengthen our media presence, lead our strategic engagement with survivors of the Holocaust and recent genocides and co-ordinate responses to complex and sensitive issues.

In this important role, you’ll oversee media engagement for HMD, working with our Head of Communications and a media support agency to ensure that we reach a wide audience across print, online and broadcast media channels.

Additionally, you will:

- Manage profile-raising events to increase awareness of HMD and HMDT with a range of influencers
- Develop our survivor engagement strategy, ensuring that the experiences of those affected by the Holocaust and genocide are included in resources, online content and at events
- Regularly research, review and develop organisational positions on a range of complex issues
- Review content and ensure that it is accessible, informative and meets our style guidelines

About You

To join us as a Senior Communications Officer, you will need:

- Experience in a communications role, which included delivering media engagement in a busy communications environment
- To be a strong writer who can develop clear messages for different audiences which strengthen the organisational position
- A track record of initiating and building relationships with journalists
- Experience of researching and responding to complex and sensitive issues
- Previous experience of working sensitively with vulnerable or elderly people
- A collaborative approach

Other organisations may call this role Senior Communications Executive, Senior Media and Communications Executive, Media and Communications Officer, Senior Marketing Communications Executive, PR Officer, or Press Officer.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively seek to work as a diverse team. We highly welcome applications from BAME and disabled candidates.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Senior Communications Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility

Kidney Care UK is the leading kidney patient support charity with ambitious plans to increase our impact and expand our reach and engagement with key audiences.  We are seeking a highly motivated individual with digital communications experience and a working knowledge of PR to support our growth and organisational aims.

The communications officer’s role is to support the Senior Digital and Communications Officers with the development and delivery of Kidney Care UK communications. The role focuses primarily on external communications: social and print media, website, e-newsletters, posters and flyers; and will also support the fundraising team with communications. This is an exciting role, with a broad remit, and the opportunity to develop your skills.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 July 2020

To apply please use the 'Apply Online' button and send your CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the person specification.

Please note the role is based at our offices in Alton, Hampshire but during Covid-19 home working will be facilitated.

This is a full-time post, but with some flexibility possible.

Background

ShareAction is a charity and campaigning organisation working to unleash the power of the financial system to drive social progress and protect our environment. We focus on transforming the investment system, using it as a lever to generate positive social and environmental impact in the real world.

We do this by:

• Educating and working with investors to improve their practices;
• Influencing the policy-makers and industry regulators that can ensure the investment system serves society’s interests in the long-term;
• Campaigning to unlock the power of investors, as shareholders in companies, to change corporate behaviour (on issues such as climate change, good work and human rights, sustainable food and public health);
• Mobilising ordinary people, who have a stake in the investment system through their pensions and savings, to demand a change in how their money is invested;
• Collaborating with other civil society organisations who share our vision.

Job Description

We’re recruiting a Media Communications Manager to work within our small but highly effective communications team. Using your expertise and contacts, you will raise and consolidate ShareAction’s profile and maintain its position as an authoritative thought leader in the responsible finance space.

You will relish working across press and broadcast media and with ShareAction’s Digital Communications Manager to maximise awareness of ShareAction’s industry and consumer-facing activity and campaigns. You will liaise with our Digital Communications Manager to contribute to the strategic development of ShareAction’s communications and develop and execute an engaging and impactful annual tactical communications plan.

The Media Communications Manager role is an exciting and varied position which offers the opportunity to influence the narrative around the financial sector’s role in climate change, human rights, and public health issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Although your role will be varied and open to some change in the activities you will undertake, below are the types of activities that you can expect to be doing:

• To work with the Director of Development and Communications and the Digital Communications Manager to devise and implement an organisation wide integrated communications strategy, including goals, budget and tactics;
• As part of the wider communications strategy, take the lead on developing and executing the media strategy, to include press and broadcast targets, including goals, budget and tactics;
• Take responsibility for the planning and pitching of media throughout the year, supporting the launch of ranking reports, research and other high-profile campaigns activity as appropriate and working with colleagues to lever these across ShareAction’s social media;
• Lead on the production of all media related output, including press releases, op-eds and Q&As and ensure that, where appropriate, these are uploaded onto the website/social channels;
• Monitor, record and analyse media activity on a monthly basis and contribute to a narrative report for the board on a quarterly basis;
• Keep abreast of the related national, EU and international news cycle and cultivate and nurture beneficial and productive relationships with current and new journalists across “trade” and related consumer media;
• To develop appropriate messaging for ShareAction’s key audiences – finance industry, policy makers and the general public – and ensure that our position on critical/emerging topics remains current;
• Respond with agility to reactive media opportunities and to requests from journalists, leveraging breaking news;
• To assist and advise the CEO, leadership team and other members of the team as appropriate about media issues and prepare briefing documents on high-profile and/or sensitive topics and issues;
• Training, briefing and preparing colleagues for broadcast media appearances/calls/interviews and acting as a spokesperson where appropriate;
• To regularly monitor, identify and manage any potential risks to ShareAction’s reputation, sharing and escalating these as appropriate.

Please note that this list isn’t exhaustive and the role might change slightly from time to time

Person specification

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Ability to think in a ‘big picture’ way about the communications needs of an ambitious and multifaceted charity;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrable experience of producing high-quality copy and pitching to top tier media;
• Strong journalistic skills, including an understanding of what makes a good news story; proofreading and editing skills, with excellent attention to detail;
• Experience of developing and nurturing relationships with journalists and other media professionals, preferably within a related area;
• Ability to present complex issues in an accessible and engaging way to different audiences across different formats;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and execute tasks independently, managing deadlines and working well under pressure;
• Experience working in a campaigning organisation and developing campaign strategies;
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in different teams and quickly understand complex areas of work within the organisation;
• Sound judgement and discretion in handling issues, especially those that might be sensitive, including the ability to identify and manage potential communications risks;
• Can-do attitude; willingness to work occasional evenings (with time off in lieu) and to be a first point of contact for media enquiries on personal phone number;
• Commitment to ShareAction’s aims and values;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

DESIRABLE

• Experience with social media;
• Knowledge of responsible investment and ESG issues;
• Experience updating wepbages using CMS like WordPress;
• Professional training or qualification in journalism or media relations;
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office 365, particularly SharePoint;
• Experience of working with CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available - such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Due to Covid-19 all interviews will take place online, you will also be expected to work from home for the foreseeable future

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Note that all personal information will be removed from applications prior to shortlisting which can delay the process in responding to applications. 

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK.

Crosslinks is looking for a talented individual to help deliver its communications strategy. The successful candidate will be based in south London and work under the supervision of the Communications Team Leader. Together they will develop compelling media content and products in a variety of digital and physical formats to help the local church engage in God’s global mission. As Crosslinks approaches its centenary in 2022, this position will play a pivotal role in ensuring it informs, inspires and engages both core supporters and a wider audience.

Responsibilities

• Creating innovative media products that complement Crosslinks’ mobilisation and partnerships strategy for use in the wider church and amongst Crosslinks’ support base.
• Taking responsibility for all Crosslinks’ prayer communication with home partners.
• Supporting the development of Crosslinks’ web infrastructure and online tools.
• Training and equipping Crosslinks’ staff and workers to communicate the vision of Crosslinks effectively.

Desired skills and experience

• Digital communication skills and excellent written and verbal proficiency.
• An ability to think strategically and analytically, working in a team environment and independently.
• A good eye for detail and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with content management and digital software and a basic knowledge of HTML.

Additional information

The post holder will be an evangelical Christian with a strong gospel focus, committed to the local church and able to align themselves with and sign the Crosslinks Declaration of Belief and Basis of the Society.

The application deadline is 3.00pm on Friday 21 August 2020, with interviews ideally held on Thursday 27 August, with a start date as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary: £24,000-£26,000 p.a. depending on experience.

Crosslinks exists to help people get involved in God's mission. We believe mission is all about making disciples of Jesus Christ, so our people and projects are all engaged in frontline evangelism or training pastor-teachers. We also believe every Christian has a part to play in taking God’s word to God’s world. 

Applications for this post are welcome from any Christian (a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9(3) of the Equality Act 2010).

I'm keen to speak to an established Communications Officer eager to make a difference in the charity sector. You will be excited to drive internal and external communications forward, developing the existing framework to grow the charity's voice and ensure it reaches its maximum potential.

You will be a creative writer, who enjoys writing engaging content, and have a wide range of communications disciplines - including strategy, public relations, brand marketing, digital and social media, and the production of content and materials - and will work well to develop existing relationships with external PR and marketing companies to progress these goals. This isn't an entry level role, so previous experience in these areas is needed.

The charity helps to combat isolation and loneliness, and you will join a team of brilliant professionals, eager to meet their new communications expert, who will report directly to the Chief Executive. You will have the opportunity to get involved in high-profile events that the charity is involved in too. The team are small but mighty, and you'll join a collaborative and supportive environment.

Salary £28,000-£30,000

35 hour week, 5 days a week. Flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.

Location, Victoria, London.

To apply: Please get in touch ASAP, as the charity will consider applications on a rolling basis. Please e-mail your CV to [email protected] so I can tell you more about this great opportunity!

This is an exciting time to join the charity: we’ve just become Glaucoma UK and have developed a new website. We’re ambitious for our future and are looking for a team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude to join us.

As our Communications & PR Officer, you will pursue press opportunities with trade and national media to help us increase our profile. You’ll be responsible for monitoring coverage and identifying news and parliamentary agendas which would benefit from the organisation’s perspective or commentary.

The successful candidate will be a clear and confident communicator, able to take complex issues and translate them for different audiences to develop impactful campaigns. We’re looking for someone with a natural flair for storytelling as you will oversee the maintenance of the organisation’s case study database, identifying opportunities to cultivate new profiles in line with our key messages. You’ll also play a key role in creating and delivering high quality, inspiring multi-channel content - including our membership magazine, awareness campaigns, email marketing schedule, social media and website.

If you feel you have what we need, please download an application pack from our website.

The Campaign and Digital Communications Senior Manager (CDCSM) develops the marketing, communications and digital strategic plan and is responsible for the design and implementation of the operational plans for the global awareness campaign Rare Disease Day. The CDCSM will also drive the decision process for the messaging, co‐created with the 60 national patient organisation partners leveraging the analysis from a recent strategic campaign review. The CDCSM will achieve a more robust outreach and engagement, coupled with new media relation reaching more than 300 million people living with a rare disease globally. Finally, working with the international advocacy team, the CDCSM will produce advocacy toolkits and materials aimed to inform and capacity build patient advocates.
Motivated to work at an NGO and committed to our cause, the CDCSM will also contribute to marketing, international media and digital strategy across the organisations’ websites, events, programs, social media and publications, working closely with the Communications Senior Manager and the Web Technology Manager.
The CDCSM reports to the Strategic Communications and Marketing Director and is part of the larger Awareness, Public Engagement and Events team.
The position is recruited for EURORDIS’ Paris Office (Brussels and Barcelona offices to be considered).

EURORDIS‐Rare Diseases Europe is a unique, non‐profit alliance of over 900 rare disease patient organisations from over 70 countries that work together to improve the lives of the 30 million people living with a rare disease in Europe. By connecting patients, families and patient groups, as well as by bringing together all stakeholders and mobilising the rare disease community, EURORDIS strengthens the patient voice and shapes research, policies and patient services.

Since 2008, EURORDIS has led patients and patient groups globally to raise awareness for people living with a rare disease and their families via the communications campaign for Rare Disease Day (the last day of February each year). Up from 16 countries participating in 2008, 2020’s edition saw thousands of events taking place in over 100 countries. EURORDIS coordinates national partners to determine campaign core messaging, to translate and disseminate the campaign. EURORDIS is responsible for producing adaptable visuals and videos which are freely accessed by thousands of patient groups and other stakeholders interested in improving the lives of people living with a rare disease.

The outreach campaign has the ambition to trigger change for people living with a rare disease and to link to the broader advocacy efforts of rare disease patients emphasising equity in human and social rights alongside healthcare needs for people living with a rare disease and their families.

The campaign benefits from public, patient association and private funding.This position comes at an exciting time with potentially new funding for the program which would enable us to scale up the Rare Disease Day. A key component of this role will be implementing any new grant objectives.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Awareness campaign, social media and digital marketing

Patient advocacy capacity building tools

Campaign outreach and communications​

EURORDIS communications

See the attached job description for full details.

Skills and experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree and 6‐8 years’ professional experience in communications and marketing for a global organisation or brand (within the health, public affairs or NGO sector a plus).
• Experience building and executing international or global marketing campaigns, communications plans, measurement tools and digital strategies in a complex ecosystem.
• Experience working with a major international awareness campaign highly desirable
• Experience in community and public engagement, engaging participation of multiple partners and actors
• Experience managing communication or campaign budgets and suppliers including marketing agencies and graphic designers.
• Creative with a passion for creating visual elements. Experience in producing video campaign elements a plus
• Autonomous, proactive and highly driven
• Sensitive to working for a cause and with genuine interest in understanding the challenges of people living with a rare disease and their families.
• Enthusiastic and flexible team player with skills including: managing meetings, presenting, reporting to management, co‐creating with national partners, strategic planning, verbal and written communication, organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work with several operational team members and patient organisation partners with varying backgrounds and levels of English understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite but also well‐trained in photoshop, video software and other graphic design or photo tools.
• Fluent English speaker with excellent written and oral communication skills in English is a must (excelling in persuasive and influential writing)
• Good level in French desirable; other European language(s) a plus

As a key member of the IRC's Global Communications Team, the Senior Officer, Global Communications will develop and execute communications strategies related to the IRC’s work in Africa and/or other portfolio priority geographies / issues. In turn, s/he will help to position the IRC as a global thought and practice leader.

The Senior Officer will lead and collaborate on IRC communications efforts within a set portfolio and surge into crisis projects as needed, convening and leading multiple departments and stakeholders to deliver breakthrough communications results. The Senior Officer will act as a spokesperson as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Convene, collaborate with, and lead a dynamic range of IRC teams across Africa Regions/other IRC portfolios as needed, to develop and implement communications strategies that drive awareness of the IRC’s impact and advocacy, enhancing the IRC's reputation, supporting fundraising objectives, and influencing target policy makers.
• Work with (and persuade) internal stakeholders, including communications team-members, field teams, advocates, fundraisers, and technical experts to facilitate and support dynamic communications tactics, including innovative media outreach, top tier op-eds, creative digital content and dynamic, audience-driven social media output.
• Deliver strategic proactive and reactive media relations, leveraging global insights and expertise in both international and humanitarian media to increase the IRC’s media share of voice and digital engagement.
• Deploy excellent writing skills to deliver pitches that land IRC-led features, high-level IRC messages for cross-organizational use, top tier landing op-eds, and talking points for spokespeople.
• Represent the IRC as a spokesperson to external and internal audiences, both via media interviews and contributing to digital content. Provide media training to field spokespeople as needed.
• Partner with in house and external experts to produce Digital Content and Communications outputs that are integrated with strategic external relations objectives, aligned to clear distribution, and measurement, working closely with the Marketing Communications department.
• Gather content through multiple digital mediums -- photo, video, audio etc. -- using industry standard practices and equipment.
• Contribute to quarterly reports on media coverage and content results using industry standard metrics and bench-marking.
• Strengthen and develop internal systems and processes to deliver on communications objectives.
• Coordinate and lead crisis and emergency communications, including high profile field visits and high-speed content gathering.
• Deliver and lead executive communications for IRC leaders, including the CEO, as needed.
• Expand and nurture IRC’s communications network.