Associate, Content Producer

Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read’s worldwide team has impacted over 7.8 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 874 new children’s book titles in 27 local languages, and reaching over 20,000 girls through our Girls’ Education program.

Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 600. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane.

Position Overview:

The Associate Content Producer is a member of the Communications Department as part of the Creative Services Team. This position plays a key role developing written content to drive external messaging and raise brand awareness for Room to Read, and supports our global marketing initiatives including printed publications, our website, social media channels, newsletters, marketing emails and our blog. As part of a global team, this position also works closely with our Communications Officers, based in our program country offices in Asia and Africa and our regional business office teams in Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States.

The Associate Content Producer is based in our San Francisco headquarters and reports to the Senior Digital Marketing Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Online Content (40%): Develop online communications materials from concept to final product, including our weekly blog, quarterly eNewsletter, social media content and email marketing copy.  As a member of the Creative Services Team, this position also develops concepts and content for video and multimedia production, in collaboration with the Senior Digital Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer.
• Offline Content (20%): Support the creative process and publication of Room to Read's printed publications including our Annual Report and story-driven impact pieces, in close coordination with our Senior Director of Communications.  This includes developing publication thematic concepts, sourcing content from our teams around the world, writing final copy, production support and extensive proofing.
• Content Collection (10%): Proactively coordinate with country teams, regional offices and global office staff to collect and track information from the field and produce print and visual storytelling pieces in support of our work.
• Communications Support (10%): Collaborate with External Relations Team to ensure PR activities align with marketing, website, blog and social media activities. Contribute story ideas/topic angles and pitch to team for press and other purposes. Lead the integration of online and offline content and collaborate with key stakeholders to keep them informed of campaign progress and keep projects on track. Support with branding guidelines, training and internal communication writing and projects.
• Program Support (15%): Act as point person for sharing information with and gathering information from the Programs Department. Work with communications officers at country offices and regional office to advise and provide expertise and feedback on their marketing materials, including localized Annual Reports and branded materials. Provide internal training on story collection.
• Development Support (5%): Collaborate with regional business offices to localize marketing materials for the local audience. Coordinate with Development Department to track and maintain marketing collateral.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years related work experience
• Excellence in writing and creative storytelling with an attuned skill for English-language grammar
• Experience working and writing for audiences using multiple media platforms - online and printed materials as well as visual storytelling through video and photography
• Experience in creatively using social media to further marketing and promotional efforts
• Working knowledge of Creative Suite 5, HTML and Content Management systems is strongly preferred
• Experience with video-editing software is ideal
• Ability to work across diverse cultures and countries to develop and maintain relationships that encourage sharing of stories and information
• Ability to be flexible, proactive, organized, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy
• Experience managing and working with external communications agencies
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of best practices and ethics in journalism
• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
• Legally eligible to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, commuter benefits, and a 401K match. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.

Application Procedure:

Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with “Associate Content Producer” in the subject line (no letters, calls, faxes, or drop-ins) to hiring@roomtoread.org. Due to high applicant volume, we regret that we cannot send personalized responses to all applicants. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing
the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.