Post of duty: Washington, DC, United States
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
We are looking for a strategic, dynamic and results oriented press coordinator. As press coordinator, you will oversee, coordinate, and enhance press activities that involves the President of the IDB and other Senior Executives, ensuring effective communication and a positive public image in both English and Spanish/Portuguese speaking regions.
You will work in the Executive Communications team part of Knowledge, Innovation and Communication Sector. This team is responsible for supporting the communications of the Office of the President, producing speeches, talking points, op-eds, background information for interviews, and develop cross-cutting messages to help position the work of the IDB Group. The team maintains close coordination with the Communications Division, within the Knowledge, Innovation and Communications Sector, to ensure proper alignment and coordination of all communication efforts with our country offices, operational sectors, corporate functions, IDB Lab and IDB Invest.
What youโll do
1. Press Relations:
a. Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, media houses, and influencers in both English and Spanish/Portuguese speaking territories.
b. Handle media inquiries, arrange interviews, and coordinate press conferences.
c. Monitor media coverage of the organization, identifying opportunities and challenges.
2. Content Development:
a. Collaborate with the communications team to develop press releases, statements, and other media materials in English and Spanish/Portuguese.
b. Coordinate with the speechwriter and other content creators to ensure consistency in messaging across all press materials.
3. Event Coordination:
a. Manage logistics for media events, including press conferences, media briefings, and interviews.
b. Ensure that all events are accessible to media personnel and facilitate their needs during such events.
4. Translation and Localization:
a. Translate press materials between English and Spanish/Portuguese.
b. Ensure messaging is culturally sensitive and tailored to local media landscapes.
5. Crisis Management:
a. Collaborate with senior leadership and the communications team to address any negative press or public relations crises.
b. Develop and implement crisis communication plans when necessary.
What you'll need
ยท Education: Masterโs degree or equivalent in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
ยท Experience: Minimum of 5 yearsโ experience in media relations, press coordination, or a related role. Or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven proficiency in both English and Spanish/Portuguese, with a portfolio that showcases press releases or media communications in both languages
ยท Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.
Key skills
ยท Strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
ยท Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
ยท Experience in event management and coordination.
ยท Ability to work under pressure, especially during crisis situations.
ยท Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
Requirements
ยท Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
ยท Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
Type of contract and duration
ยท Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time.
ยท Length of contract: 12 months.
ยท Work Location: On site.
What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employeeโs life. These benefits include: