Publications Coordinator

Reporting to the Director of Communications, we seek a Publications Coordinator to join our team.  This position will be located in our New York City office. 

The Publications Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the production of all PHR  printed materials including reports, newsletters, fact sheets and brochures as well as maintaining and facilitating consistent organizational usage of the PHR style guide and identity guidelines. The Publications Coordinator has primary responsibility for the content of PHR publications and will also work with outside editorial, design, and print vendors.

The ideal candidate must be an excellent writer and editor with the ability to channel the voices of organizational leadership and create compelling copy for multiple communications channels. The candidate must be well organized, detail oriented, and familiar with print processes and basic graphic design principles. The position also calls for flexibility, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.

Reports to: Director of Communications

Location: New York, NY

Responsibilities Include:

• Creating and managing a publications calendar that accommodates the needs of executive, program, and communications staff
• Writing original content for PHR publications and developing and maintaining a consistent voice and tone for PHR documents
• Production of three PHR newsletters and one annual report per year
• Understanding and prioritizing projects according to various program needs and deadlines
• Assisting internet communications staff with writing and copyediting web content and e-advocacy messages
• Assisting media relations staff with writing and copyediting op-eds, letters to the editor, and other materials
• Acquiring photography (stock and original) to illustrate PHR publications
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of three years experience in writing, editing, and publications management
• Superior writing and editing skills — able to translate complex issues into key points for target audiences across varied communications platforms
• Proficiency in AP and Chicago style
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and track and report on progress
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite a plus but not required
• Familiarity with and interest in human rights

When Applying:

Include a writing sample with your resume and cover letter (as indicated below).

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How to Apply:

Please send cover letter (with compensation requirements) and resume to resumes [at] phrusa [dot] org. Please include the job title you're applying for in your subject line.

Physicians for Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in its work and staff.