Communications Associate
TITLE:Communications Associate
PROGRAM/OFFICE: External Relations
REPORTS TO: Communications & Marketing Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
UNION AFFILIATION: Union
EngenderHealth is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available—today and for generations to come.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Communications Associate is an integral member of the Communications & Marketing team and External Relations Division. He/She is responsible for leading a dynamic and engaging social media presence and supporting the implementation of communications and marketing activities, including online engagement, media relations, conferences/events, and limited administrative activities. He/She will have significant experience in social media platforms, tools and analytics and knowledge about global reproductive health issues.
This is a position for a professional with a passion for global women’s health who is also interested in communications and/or marketing as a career, and looking to work in a team-oriented, non-profit environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Social Media
Develop a dynamic and engaging social media presence for EngenderHealth. This includes developing effective social media strategies, developing an editorial calendar, and creating content for and maintaining and monitoring all social media platforms.
Increase the number of supporters and level of engagement on social media channels.
Develop and implement social media campaigns related to broader communications strategies/activities, in collaboration with team members.
Engage and build relationships with other influential reproductive health Twitter and Facebook users and bloggers.
Analyze data and/or results from social media efforts using various analytic software/tools.
Keep informed about current standards, best practices, and trends in social media.
Increase the number of supporters and level of engagement on social media channels.
Develop and implement social media campaigns related to broader communications strategies/activities, in collaboration with team members.
Engage and build relationships with other influential reproductive health Twitter and Facebook users and bloggers.
Analyze data and/or results from social media efforts using various analytic software/tools.
Keep informed about current standards, best practices, and trends in social media.
Media Relations
Conduct media research and pitching to targeted journalists to support specific PR campaigns, and prepare relevant documents, e.g., information packets, reports, etc., for the media.
Conduct media monitoring, including tracking relevant media coverage and conducting simple media analyses to share with colleagues at EngenderHealth.
Conduct research, compile summaries, and gather data to support Communications & Marketing activities.
General Web/Intranet
In coordination with the Web Producer, update EngenderHealth website, including the homepage and media center.
Manage and maintain the Communications & Marketing intranet pages.
Conferences/Events
Plan and organize special meetings and/or events, including ensuring a robust presence for the organization at major conferences.
Coordinate logistics and plan booth presence at meetings and conferences, including registration, materials management, and booth staffing.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and a minimum of three years of experience in communications especially in social media and public relations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent knowledge of social media platforms, especially Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr and Instagram, with a strong sense of different community behaviors and experience
Solid understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS) and basic understanding of HTML
Solid understanding of Google Analytics and related tracking technologies and social media listening tools
Proven track record with social media projects from inception to completion
Solid understanding of how to analyze campaign effectiveness and adapt campaigns to achieve goals
Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail
Ability and creativity to prioritize, and flexibility to adjust workload, to meet deadlines, juggle multiple assignments, and work in a dynamic, flexible environment
Superior organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function effectively as part of a team
Flexible, proactive in taking on assignments and responsibilities, and willingness to learn
Understanding of the field of global health; issue knowledge of sexual and reproductive health a plus.
*EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.*
*EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.*
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