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Senior Communications Officer
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- International Rescue Committee
- Posted
- 30 Nov 2023
- Closing date
- 29 Apr 2024
Background
A global leader in humanitarian assistance, the International Rescue Committee works in more than 40 countries offering help and hope to refugees and others impacted by violent conflict and disaster. During crises, IRC teams provide health care, shelter, clean water, sanitation, learning programs for children and special aid for women. As emergencies subside, the IRC stays to revive livelihoods and help shattered communities recover and rebuild. A tireless advocate for the most vulnerable, the IRC is committed to restoring hope, dignity and opportunity.
Marketing & Mobilization
Marketing & Mobilization (M&M) is a dynamic team that is tasked with building the IRCโs global profile and brand, increasing private revenue from deeper donor engagement and partnerships, and influencing our target audiences. The team is responsible for all of IRC's brand, communications, creative and content and digital engagement efforts. In alignment with our Strategy100 commitments, M&M has launched compelling multi-year campaigns that raise funding, profile and influence and will improve our share of voice and resonance in key geographies and globally. Lastly, they consistently work on innovating the IRC brand, which enables us to increase awareness, understanding of and support for our work so that we can raise more money and change policies to improve our crisis-affected clientsโ lives around the world.
Global Public Affairs & Communications
Global Public Affairs, a part of the Marketing & Mobilization (M&M) team, targets priority IRC markets and audiences to advance and protect our policy goals, brand and profile. It's a key part of external messaging and product development, distribution and coordination for External Relations. The team uses proactive and reactive earned media (broadcast, digital & print) to support policy and income objectives, while also using frontline storytelling to advance our cause.
Job Overview: The Senior Communications Officer will raise the visibility of the International Rescue Committee, its humanitarian programs, leadership, and solutions, and turn public attention in the US to the organizationโs humanitarian aid in 40 countries, including its US programs. The Senior Officer must have a genuine interest and background in the humanitarian aid world and in public relations. S/he will lead several ongoing or expanding outreach campaigns, as well as providing insights and guidance on other media relations and communications projects worldwide. S/he will help develop and execute communications strategies positioning the IRC as the thought and practice leader of the humanitarian sector. The Senior Officer will play a key role in managing and upgrading IRCโs global media relations systems and processes. S/he will also execute on key executive communications efforts, including for the CEO, and work across emergencies and reputational issues management.
Major Responsibilities:
- Convene, collaborate with, and lead a dynamic range of IRC teams across U.S. portfolios as needed, to develop and implement communications strategies that drive awareness of the IRCโs 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.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Communications Director, US
Job Requirements:
Education and work experience Minimum: Bachelorโs degree in communications, journalism, international affairs or related field or equivalent 6 to 8 years of professional experience in communications, media or advocacy preferably with a focus on international affairs or issues that cross with the humanitarian sector. In house/agency communications preferableDemonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Minimum: The Communications Senior Officer demonstrates a flexible approach and ability to navigate ambiguity, as well as multiple projects and priorities at once Ability to work effectively, efficiently, diplomatically, and calmly in a fast-paced environment on issues that are often sophisticated and politically sensitive. Deep knowledge and experience of working successfully with US media covering international and humanitarian issues and proven track-record of results. Experience in producing and editing, under tight deadlines, accurate and dynamic communications materials including press-releases, op-eds and talking points. Experience training and coaching global media teams in industry best practice, reporting, and technology Experience running emergency communications efforts as well as handling reputational issues management Record of creativity in developing compelling content, and dogged pursuit of targets in achievement of communications objectives across different channels (media, social, web etc.) Experience working with executive level leaders within a public profile organization with speed, fluency and accountability. Experience in management and track record of fostering a positive team cultureWorking Environment: Standard office work environment. Up to 20% travel required. The IRC can accommodate for hybrid working and offer the possibility of working from home as agreed with their supervisor.
Compensation:
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.