Nonprofit Remote Digest - Issue #746
Works with others to address and prevent armed conflicts.
Crisis Action A catalyst and coordinator for organisations working together to protect civilians from armed conflict
Media and Communications Strategist
Job Title:
Media and Communications Strategist
Location:
New York City or Washington DC (flexible working allowed)
Salary:
Early to mid 70s, commensurate with experience
Annual inflation-based salary reviews
Automatic 2% pay reward after two and four years
Benefits:
25 days of paid annual leave (rising to 30 days after three years)
Three months’ paid sabbatical after five years
Last Friday of every month given as leave, with additional leave given following periods of peak delivery, to support wellbeing and mental health
Contributions to 403(b) tax-sheltered retirement plan
Health care cover
Closing Date:
23:59 EST on Sunday 6 February 2022
Key responsibilities include:
Working with colleagues and partners around the world to help devise and deliver innovative campaign strategies and tactics through social, online or legacy media
Helping spot and deliver media coverage and other story-telling opportunities that support our campaign objectives and drive change
Writing and editing communications materials (op-eds and articles, press releases, campaign strategies, social media posts, web copy, media pitches, partner/donor/board updates, annual reports, etc.)
Helping build and nurture excellent contacts in national and international media based in the US, and supporting colleagues to do the same in other countries
Helping conceive and create/oversee creation of communications products, such as videos, websites and social media content
Developing the communication skills and confidence of colleagues by contributing to organizational development and training plans
Helping evaluate and learn from our communications work to improve our future campaigns
Helping drive creativity and innovation within the organization and with partners
Essential knowledge/experience
At least three years working in a media, PR or another communications role
Experience of securing impactful media coverage
Working knowledge of digital and social media
Internationalist, with a keen interest in both global politics and US domestic politics
Essential skills and attributes
Compelling storyteller and exceptional writer, able to adapt your style to suit any audience
Willing and able to advise on strategy, but also be hands on in delivery when needed
Ability to take a brief and rapidly master new areas of work
High levels of ambition, energy, determination and focus
Able to work well under pressure and respond swiftly to changing demands and priorities when required
Exceptional team worker with low-ego attitude
Strong verbal communication skills
Committed to Crisis Action’s aims and methods
Has the right to live and work in the US
Desirable knowledge/experience
Relevant contacts with major international media outlets (e.g. New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, NPR, Al Jazeera, Xinhua, etc.)
Knowledge (and eagerness to expand this knowledge) of media and digital environments outside the US, especially in Russia, China, Europe, Latin America, Asia and/or Africa
Working knowledge of at least one additional language, ideally from Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin and/or Russian
Working knowledge of undertaking or overseeing video, design or web projects
Experience of working with influencers and high-profile individuals
Experience of public mobilisation and engagement (such as petitions, event organisation, letter-writing campaigns and/or building and engaging online communities)
Experience in fundraising or engaging donors
Knowledge or experience of campaigning on international issues and/or armed conflict
Experience of working in coalitions between multiple organizations and/or across different cultures
Experience of delivering training
Experience of campaigning in multiple markets
How to Apply
Please apply via our online system at https://crisisaction.org/opportunities/ no later than 23:59 EST on Sunday 6 February 2022. We regret that due to the volume of applications we cannot respond individually to each applicant.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange a written exercise during the week commencing 14 February, followed by an online first round interview (via Zoom) during the week commencing 21 February. The dates for final round interviews are between 24 February and 2 March in either our New York or Washington DC offices (Covid-19 restrictions allowing). Candidates must notify us in their application of any limitations on their availability during this schedule.