Early-Career Communications Position at Respected D.C. Public Policy Organization
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 U.S. 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 job is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work schedule. 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.