The Communications Officer works closely with the Director of Communications to design and implement IWHC’s communications strategy, with a focus on content, accuracy, consistency, and dissemination of persuasive, evidence-based materials and messages to IWHC’s key audiences.
Deadline: November 14, 2014
Location: New York, NY
Organization: International Women's Health Coalition
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
External Writing and Communications
- Edit and write content on sexual and reproductive health and rights for IWHC’s online and print publications, including blog, e-newsletter, research reports, fact sheets, and other communications materials as needed.
- Research, draft, edit, and/or submit IWHC articles to technical publications and peer-reviewed journals. Seek out opportunities for IWHC article submissions.
- Conceive and coordinate drafting, editing, and production of IWHC publications in a consistent, timely, cost-effective, and attractive way.
- Provide strategic input to graphic designers and printers on visual design and production of IWHC publications.
- Develop clear, consistent, and vivid content for speeches, interviews, op-eds, talking points, donor correspondence and appeals, annual reports, invitations, and web content.
Media Outreach
- Assist the Director of Communications on the conceptualization and implementation of IWHC’s media strategy, including new media and social media.
- Identify opportunities for news coverage of IWHC issues, cultivate media contacts, and pitch reporters and editors.
- Draft and edit press releases, op-eds, commentaries, letters-to-the-editor, and blog submissions to strategic media outlets and influential blogs.
News Monitoring and Analysis
- Monitor media coverage of sexual and reproductive health and rights issues, and proactively suggest topics for potential stories on IWHC communications platforms.
- Manage news monitoring service accounts for print and broadcast coverage of IWHC, its leaders, and key partners.
- Distribute important news and technical articles to relevant staff.
Internal Communications and Capacity-Building
- Support and assist with media and communications trainings for IWHC staff and partners.
- Draft guidance and tips for staff and grantees on effective writing across diverse styles, such as blogs, editorials, and peer-reviewed articles.
- Update IWHC editorial and style guide to ensure accuracy and consistency of brand in written communications.
- Create and maintain “story bank” of compelling IWHC and partner stories to be used by IWHC staff and Board.
Other Communications Support
- Work in partnership with Communications, Development, and Program staff to develop and execute social media campaigns to advance advocacy and fundraising goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Exceptional writing, editing, research, and proofing skills: above all, you must be a great, readable, and compelling writer.
- Passion for IWHC’s mission and a strong commitment to sexual and reproductive rights and health, human rights, and gender equality.
- At least five to seven years professional experience in strategic communications, preferably with nonprofits.
- Ability to write in diverse styles for different audiences and across mediums, including research and technical journals, blogs, mainstream news media, and social media.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in English, Communication, Journalism, or related field.
- Ability to think creatively and “out of the box.”
- Demonstrated writing and editing skills, including publication in peer-reviewed or technical journals.
- Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain a flexible work manner and schedule.
- Web savvy.
- Ability to assess priorities, manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
- Must be a team player with a sense of humor, friendly demeanor, and ability to inspire colleagues.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Excellent listening and communications skills, with sensitivity to cultural communication differences and the ability to communicate directly and effectively with others.
- In Design skills and experience using a CMS a plus.
- Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese is preferred, but not required.
COMPENSATION: Highly competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous vacation time, and no contribution for employee-only medical and dental coverage, among others.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 14, 2014 (applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis)
DESIRED START DATE: January 5, 2015
TO APPLY: Send cover letter (including ref. #CO1014 and salary requirements) and resume to: Liisa Sweet-Korpivaara @ fax 212-979-9009, or via email (in MS Word) to:recruitment@iwhc.org
We cannot respond to all inquiries—only candidates for consideration will be contacted. Regrettably we will not accept phone calls.
IWHC is an equal opportunity employer. IWHC strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, HIV status or disability. This policy applies to all IWHC activities including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge. We are committed to seeking qualified candidates who contribute to the diversity of the working environment.
