Senior Writer and Communications Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and oversee the production of publications, including articles, newsletters, project reports, blogs, press releases, photos, infographics, social media messaging, etc., in compliance with branding guidelines and organizational policies
• Implement an integrated communications strategy with targeted messages for both public and private stakeholders demonstrating results, success stories, outcomes, and learning from OCFT research and program implementation
• Coordinate with ILAB’s communications specialist and the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Public Affairs, as needed, to ensure approval of public-facing materials, to socialize the office’s communications strategy, and to identify and liaise with high-influencing foreign and domestic journalists and media representatives on topics related to child labor, forced labor and human trafficking
• Facilitate discussions with OCFT staff to conceptualize, design and develop infographics, charts, maps and other visual content to translate technical findings into user-friendly products for non-technical audiences
• Lead the development and dissemination of marketing materials, social media content, and other mediums to amplify content generated from OCFT research and project activities
• Collaborate, as required, with the broader ILAB team to create a strategic communications plan that includes participation in key events, targeted communications materials development, and other strategies as defined in the plan
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, or public relations
• 5+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations
• 5+ years of experience in communication strategy development and implementation
• 5+ years of experience in writing, including speechwriting, and editing with an ability to tailor the tone, content and form of written output to different audiences and to suit a variety of formats; ability to synthesize and simplify information and communicate it in a lively, accurate and understandable manner
• 3+ years of experience developing materials on human rights-related issues in the international context
• 5+ years of experience engaging with the government officials, the international development, and private sector communities
• 3+ years of experience in designing, planning, and executing virtual and in-person events

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing communication materials related to child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking
• Knowledge of international worker rights, including the elimination of child labor and eradication of forced labor
• Ability to use Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, Twitter, Facebook
• Experience using virtual platforms and development of promotional and educational videos and 3D animation.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and to find innovative ways to respond to emerging organizational and project needs
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing requirements and priorities
• Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, management, and collaboration skills in highly complex structures involving multiple teams and stakeholders
• Advanced critical thinking, sound problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in team settings