Position Summary

The Senior Director Global Communications is a senior leadership role responsible for expanding and leading all aspects of IPA’s integrated strategic communications strategy. The role ensures that IPA’s voice and brand continues to lead the field of rigorous evaluation and policy translation and that the organization’s communications continually improve based on clear metrics and KPIs. The Senior Director will develop and execute a new marketing and communications strategy to expand the conversation on evidence use and lift up the diversity of IPA’s voices for the dual purpose of 1) growing IPA’s impact and influence in the world and 2) reaching partner audiences (donors, funders, policy makers, and implementers). This highly collaborative role will take inputs and ideas from across the organization (country teams, policy team, sector colleagues, senior leadership, and technical specialists), and from partners and researchers around the world and create cohesive and high impact communications strategies and products to create meaningful impact in the lives of people living in poverty. They will report to the Chief Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer and work closely with other senior leaders to develop and lead IPA’s communications strategy. They will support the senior management team, including the Executive Director, on all internal and external communications for the advancement of the mission and vision of the organization.

The Senior Director of Global Communications will supervise a high performing and growing communications function including an associate director, managers of content, of social media and website and design, along with their teams. The highly collaborative, fast growing, and well-respected team is both responsive to internal stakeholders and colleagues – from country offices, sector programs, policy, and philanthropy teams – while providing focus and consistency across the organization to elevate awareness and create engagement with target audiences.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader and communicator; knowledgeable about global development, rigorous evidence, and at least one or two sectors; and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Success in this role will require strong instincts to “catch the moment” with the right messages and angles to advance IPA’s strategic goals while prioritizing many tasks and needs at any given time.

The right candidate will be intellectually curious, ask probing questions that get to the heart of the matter, and will possess a clear understanding of the role of communications in policy, systems, and mindset change. Critical thinking, creativity, strong decision making, and flexibility are key attributes for success in this role.

Responsibilities

40% - Lead IPA’s marketing strategy

Develop and oversee global communications strategies serving a dual policymaker and donor audience, to promote, enhance, and protect the organization's brand and advance its mission.

Equip and empower staff in our 20 country offices to effectively and strategically communicate with decision- makers at the country-level.

Lead IPA’s marketing strategy, emphasizing evidence use and impact in improving lives, while lifting up local voices that are at the heart of our work.

Push the evidence community forward in both evidence use and diversity, using IPA’s comparative advantage and leveraging communications, marketing, and digital tools.

Lead communications for donor and funders audiences––from annual reports, to videos, new media, and fundraising appeals, working closely with the Philanthropic Partnerships and Business Development teams.

In collaboration with the associate director, develop high-influence strategic partnerships with reporters and decision-makers, and oversee IPA’s media strategy and social media messaging, including writing or ghost-writing popular audience pieces, and managing online or media-based reputational risks.

Serve as communications advisor to IPA’s senior leadership.

Create opportunities for, ghost write, and support senior IPA leadership in speaking or writing in high-level forum

40% - Lead IPA’s communications function and team

Act as vision-setter and operational lead for all internal and external communications across the organization, identifying and resourcing gaps, taking advantage of opportunities for growth and development, and executing on strategies.

Lead a highly productive and creative team of writers, designers, and communications experts.

Define and lead the production of IPA’s communications products for policy audiences, working closely with the policy team, and in collaboration with external and internal experts to define, prioritize, and ensure the highest quality content, reaching the right policymakers and decision-makers with evidence, at the right time.

Advise programmatic leads on dissemination strategies and oversee external-facing documents and media summarizing and synthesizing program area evidence and key findings.

Manage resources and budget for the global communications team.

Create communications partnerships and orchestrate conversations, in partnership with other IPA leadership, that lead to innovation and meaningful impact in the world.

20% - Support senior leadership in & provide coaching to senior staff and take lead in knowledge management.

Support senior management team in effective internal communications by ghost writing, reviewing and suggesting internal communications products and strategies.

Provide coaching, training, and tools to senior staff to improve IPA’s communications capacity throughout the organization.

Contribute expertise to organization wide knowledge management and learning efforts.

Qualifications

Required

10-15 years of experience in the field(s) of communications, marketing, policy outreach, and/or international development.

Experience in a start-up or entrepreneurial environment is a plus, as is experience expanding the visibility of a niche brand.

An exceptional written and verbal communicator, with the ability to effectively position the organization and to communicate its vision and plans to a range of audiences.

Exceptional ability to present complex information in clear simple language to a range of audiences and to effectively translate academic research into clear policy lessons.

Experience in and comfort interacting with high-level contacts in public policy, for example public sector employees in developing country governments, NGOs, foundations, donors, and multilateral aid agencies.

Thrives in big picture thinking and strategy while holding the details needed for exceptional execution.

Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, collaborative team player, and willing to roll up sleeves to produce (not only delegate).

Demonstrated ability to build and lead a high-performing team in a lean organization with competing priorities.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated people and financial management experience and leadership skills, including managing and leading across teams and managing up to executive leadership.

Knowledge of randomized trials and experience in multiple sectors is strongly preferred.

Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as needed

Masters in communication, journalism, public policy, public administration, international development or related fields are strongly preferred

Language Requirements: English essential, Spanish and/or French would be a plus

Physical Requirement: ability to work at a desk

Preferred

Experience working in one or more of the countries where IPA has country offices would be a plus.

Compensation:

IPA's compensation structure is designed based on the labor market for the specific geographic location where the employee is located. We are offering the following salary ranges for this position:
- D3 is classified as "Senior Director" on IPA's global job structure.
- For US-based employees, the starting annual gross salary is $120,000 with a maximum of $160,000
- The salary for locations outside of the US will vary depending on IPA's salary scale ranges for that specific location.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

Reports to Chief Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer

Deadline to Apply: April 5th, 2024

Location: NYC, Washington, DC, or IPA country office

What if the next step in your career was to join a dynamic team of communications professionals who are passionate about achieving the greatest impact, reach, and visibility for one of the world’s premier think tanks on international migration? Join a team that values finding the most impactful ways to disseminate the research, analysis, and data generated by our experts, working across platforms to reach diverse audiences in the United States and internationally. We are a tight-knit, high-energy, collegial team looking for an early-career new member with excellent writing, editing, and social media skills, with a preference for full oral and written Spanish language fluency. The position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule) and applications are due by end of day February 19, 2024.

As Communications Coordinator, you will immediately make an impact. You will contribute to the Migration Policy Institute’s work by managing the media tracking process and maintenance of mailing lists; crafting social media campaigns and designs, including infographics; assisting in the promotion of MPI’s public and private events, conferences, and webinars; doing multimedia editing; and playing a role in redesign of MPI’s website and supervision of communications interns. While assignments will vary day to day, the successful candidate must be a creative, detail-oriented, versatile professional who can prioritize between quick-turnaround projects and longer-term deliverables, working collaboratively with colleagues across the Institute yet also able to operate independently. The position is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

--Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with 1 – 3 years of relevant communications or journalism experience
--Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to write quickly and concisely, with great attention to accuracy and ability to translate policy writing into content accessible to non-specialist audiences (finalists will be asked to complete a writing and/or editing exercise)
--Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe CS Suite (InDesign and Illustrator in particular)
--Experience crafting social media campaigns and effective digital strategies
--Proven ability to be part of a fast-moving, dynamic environment and work effectively and independently on multiple projects

Preferred

--Native standard of written and spoken fluency in Spanish
--Substantive editing and copy-editing skills (Chicago Manual of Style preferred)
--Knowledge of and interest in migration policy and trends
--Graphic design experience
--Proficiency with multimedia editing software

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

--Work with the Director of Communications and communications team to implement the Institute’s strategic communications plan and communicate its messages to the media, policy community, research and advocacy communities, and policymakers
--Craft social media campaigns and monitor engagement
--Design infographics and other visuals
--Take photos and record/edit podcasts and video content
--Perform research as needed for media outreach and to update media mailing lists
--Write and edit press releases, media advisories, press kits, talking points, and other materials
--Assist in shaping and executing media and external constituency outreach
--Assist with other communications, events, and marketing logistics.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position comes with a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and generous benefits package.

The Editor conducts content and copy edits for Sunset reports and other agency documents for distribution to the Legislature, state agencies, and the public. The Editor also coordinates with all levels of agency staff to help others write and edit material for these audiences. Working under the Deputy Director for Reviews, the Editor assists review teams by suggesting report organization and wording that helps ensure a persuasive message and editing complex material to support teams’ development of report findings and recommendations. The Editor provides an outside perspective on the front end to ensure the material best conveys the message it aims to convey and acts as a copy editor on the back end to ensure the highest quality Sunset reports. The Editor also develops and provides training to other staff on effective business writing, editing techniques, rules of style, and related topics.

This will be a new role for Sunset and the ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, creativity, critical thinking, and high levels of organization to help design and implement an approach that supports Sunset’s editing capacity. We are a fun, hard-working team of intellectually curious people who believe in our mission to improve government operations. The Sunset Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Qualifications
Education and Experience
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field
• At least one year of full-time experience in writing, journalism, communications, preparation of information releases and reports, or other editorial and production role
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including grammar, syntax, vocabulary, spelling, and general rules of style
• Knowledge of the techniques and methods of planning, organizing, and writing various types of materials
• Skill in expressing information accurately, clearly, persuasively, and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Skill in editing complex writing and translating professional jargon so that it can be understood by a general audience
• Skill in providing constructive editing suggestions and feedback, with meticulous attention to detail
• Skill in using standard computer word processing software programs, including Microsoft Word
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and build effective working relationships
• Ability to encounter new material and quickly incorporate lessons learned into a long-term approach
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of material and information
• Ability to manage cyclical, variable work, including working under pressure to manage multiple work assignments with tight project deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working for a local, state, or federal government in a communications, editorial, policy, or similar role
• Skill in developing report layouts
• Skill in creating report graphics and tables

Benefits
• State of Texas benefits package, including health insurance, employer-matched retirement plan, and paid vacation and sick leave. Dental, vision, and disability insurance; health and dependent care savings accounts; 401(K); and an employee assistance program are also available.
• Small, professional office located in the Capitol Complex in downtown Austin with parking.
• Hybrid remote and in-office work based on needs of job.
• Merit increases, bonuses, and opportunities to advance based on individual performance and initiative.
• Emphasis on professional development, both through in-house training and opportunities to attend external training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
• $2,000 relocation bonus for new hires residing 250 miles or more from Austin, TX.

Reporting to the Director of Communications at the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers University, the Public Relations Specialist is responsible for two key areas of the Center’s communications strategy: as the lead public relations coordinator for the Center’s election data output and as the audience engagement lead.

Seeking a journalism student for a few (potentially more) writing jobs. This is a remote position.

My client has several ideas for business related blog posts that he would like brought to life. He’d like someone to interview him (for each post), extract the useful content, and turn it into a blog post using his voice / his words.

There would be some back and forth in the creation process to make sure the meaningful content has been captured in the (perhaps multiple) conversations/interviews, followed by writing a post, and doing some back and forth on refining it until it is ready to be published.

This would be a paid hourly position as the exact amount of hours will vary per project (~$27/hour)

POSITION:
Associate Director of News (ADN)

ORGANIZATION AND DEPARTMENT:
Archdiocese of New York – The Good Newsroom

The Good NewsroomTM is the digital news outlet of the Archdiocese of New York, providing daily updates and stories about the good works of the Catholic Church within our region. With the goal of enhancing a sense of community among Catholics and non-Catholics, The Good Newsroom was launched in late November 2022 to better communicate with the Archdiocese faithful as well as the broader community.

Learn more at thegoodnewsroom.org

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Editor, the Associate Director of News will be an experienced leader in The Good Newsroom Department and will oversee all news planning, manage the day-to-day newsroom activities, and report on successful news coverage and departmental progress.

S/he will collaborate with other members of the department and the organization to ensure that priorities and plans are aligned with other organizational initiatives. The ADN will be experienced in leading and managing people. S/he will be a proactive, innovative, digitally savvy reporter with well-developed understanding of the news business and proven project management skills.

The ADN will oversee a department of three professionals and will be the primary backup to the Executive Editor.

EDUCATION:
• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or other related fields is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A NEWSROOM (print and/or broadcast.)
• Proven experience in managing a team in digital publishing
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church and some familiarity with the Archdiocese of New York is required.
• Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel throughout the geographic region of the Archdioceses of New York.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings.
• Significant experience writing, editing and/or video/audio production along with a portfolio demonstrating competency in these types of communication projects is required.
• Proficient in digital-content management and promotion of content through websites, social media, and email.
• Demonstrated creativity in conceiving new content and messaging and leveraging it across multiple platforms.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people and telling stories about and with underrepresented communities.
• A writing test will be required.

Capital for Climate (C4C) is seeking a dedicated Climate Investment Newsletter Writer and Content Manager who understands the needs of our investor client base and who will grow our newsletter readership and platform subscribership by an order of magnitude.

Newsletter Related Tasks:
- Research, write and edit C4C’s weekly newsletter covering recent dealflow, investments, scientific research, regulatory changes and other news throughout the Nature-based Solutions and Climate Investment sector.
- Keep up to date with the cutting edge of the climate solutions space and discover new opportunities, emerging trends and innovative approaches to decarbonization and nature based solutions
- Build new sections of the newsletter, such as: solicited opinion pieces, in depth analysis of hot topics, and interviews with strategic partners and global experts in the field
- Develop partnerships with select newsletters and do-tanks in this space to strategically cross post content and cross promote readership
- Develop a compelling “voice” for the newsletter
- Create and execute a social media strategy to grow engaged readership 5X
- Analyze reader feedback to improve newsletter performance and intelligence platform adoption

Manage C4C’s overall online presence:
- Regularly post on our LinkedIn page and engage with other organizations and influencers in the climate solutions space
- Prepare press releases regarding upcoming events and updates to C4C’s offerings
- Work with others to develop a cohesive brand style across all of our publications and platforms
- Manage internal content libraries

Innovate and collaborate with the C4C team:
- Work with Head of Product to develop content for C4C’s climate solution intelligence platform
- Develop new initiatives in collaboration with your colleagues
- Streamline work processes for efficiency and team communication
- A financial journalism or financial research and writing background with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Significant time compiling/writing newsletters is preferred
- Experience creating content (writing, infographics) for a sophisticated investor audience
- Computer proficiency and experience with data analysis and visualization
- Social media proficiency and desire to enhance digital marketing capabilities
- Inherent curiosity and interest in climate action and nature-based solutions
- A SWAN mentality (Smart, hard Working, Ambitious & Nice)

Working conditions and compensation:

This is a remote position on a globally distributed team. This position is 40 hours a week. We offer competitive hourly compensation commensurate with experience.

The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has an immediate opening for a Communications Assistant (International Program). This is a full-time position with a preference for Washington, DC-based candidates; we will consider a fully remote position for strong candidates outside the area.

Job Description: The Communications Assistant will support the international team’s communications work in all areas. This will include, but not be limited to, helping develop press plans, drafting press releases, identifying reporters and outlets for outreach, and administrative tasks related to CEPR team members’ interviews. The Communications Assistant will also be responsible for helping to maintain and grow CEPR’s presence on a variety of social media platforms and its email list.

Duties:

- Assist with the development of messaging on CEPR’s policy issues.
- Assist with pitching reporters.
- Assist with press releases.
- Assist with pitching op-eds for publication.
- Research new media outlets and programs for pitching.
- Assist with following journalists covering relevant topics.
- Update contacts in Cision.
- Develop and execute strategies to grow and maintain email subscribers.
- Assist with editing as needed.
- Respond to media requests when needed.
- Draft and post to social media when needed.
- Update CEPR website when needed.
- Assist with drafting and releasing biweekly newsletter.

Qualifications:

- Successful candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and/or one to three years of relevant experience, as well as an interest in economic justice.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Excellent writing and communications skills are essential.
- Attention to detail, and high level of organization.
- A general understanding of, or interest in, economics and foreign policy, and a commitment to economic justice.
- Familiarity with policy debates regarding topics such as IMF policies, US-Latin American relations, trade policy, and other topics is a plus.
- Applicants affected by issues that CEPR works on are especially encouraged to apply.
- Spanish language fluency is a plus.

Salary & Benefits: CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The minimum starting salary, according to CEPR’s union contract, is $57,854 annually; the actual salary can be higher depending on experience and qualifications. This position will be represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).

Closing Date of Position: October 27th, 2023 (at 11:59 PM, Eastern time).

In rare, extenuating circumstances, the application period may be extended or shortened. In the event that the application period is shortened, CEPR will update this posting to notify candidates that they have seven calendar days remaining to apply.

Job Title: Digital Marketing/Social Media Specialist
Company: Dr. Zhana
Location: Remote
Duration: Commission-based position/training for the first 3 months, followed by the possibility of a paid position

Job Description:
Are you both a strategic thinker and detail-oriented with a passion for sexuality/relationships education, digital/social media marketing, and the unprecedented potential of artificial intelligence? If so, we invite you to join us as a Digital Marketing/Social Media Specialist at DrZhana.
In this role, you will be harnessing the power of AI tools to craft and repurpose compelling, educational, and conversion-focused content across various channels such as Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, blogging, email marketing. Your role will support to increase our audience and engagement while driving sales for our Open Smarter online course and boosting Dr. Zhana's consulting practice.
This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to learn and contribute to our mission while gaining valuable experience in the field of sexuality/relationships, digital/social media marketing, and AI.

Shared Responsibilities:
Please note that there are several positions available for Digital/Social Media Specialist, and tasks and responsibilities will be shared and divided according to each candidate's interests, strengths, and availability. Collaboration and teamwork are essential aspects of this role, and candidates are expected to work closely together and with the exec team to achieve our goals.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a social media or digital content strategy that resonates with our audience. This includes:
Create compelling social media content using AI tools to educate and engage our audience.
Develop and maintain social media content calendars.
Schedule and post content on Instagram and Twitter/X.
Respond to comments and messages in a timely and engaging manner.
Stay updated on social media trends and continuously evolve best practices.
Assist in collecting and analyzing social media and digital marketing performance data.
Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and implement creative social media campaigns.
Identify opportunities for growth and engagement in the online community.

Qualifications:
Passion for topics related to human sexuality and relationships. Prior knowledge is a plus but not necessary.
Interest in content creation, digital marketing, and business development, and excitement to explore the possibilities of AI for advancing these fields.
Familiarity with using social media platforms, especially Instagram and Twitter/X.
Interest in and basic understanding of tracking analytics and metrics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong visual sense; photography or graphic design skills are a plus but not required.
Commitment to a minimum of 6 months.
Availability for a minimum of 5 hours of work per week + a minimum of 5 hours of training per week.
Availability to participate in a weekly one-hour social media meeting with the marketing team (the timing and scheduling of which will be determined flexibly based on the candidates’ availability, typically occurring within the mornings ET time zone).

Compensation:
Commission-based earning opportunities from online course sales and private client conversions resulting from your marketing efforts.
Comprehensive training in the areas of sexuality and relationships, online business and digital marketing, and AI for digital marketing training.
Possibility for a paid position after the initial position/training period.