Deadline: Ongoing
Accion International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communications Director, Engagement in Washington DC, United States.
Accion’s mission is to give people the financial tools they need to improve their lives.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Communications Director, Engagement will perform the following functions-
- Develop, implement, and oversee media relations and launches, in alignment with overall communications strategy and in coordination with global and US network colleagues.
- Cultivate and inform a dedicated database of reporters and bloggers who follow topics relevant to fintech, financial inclusion, impact investing, and international-development.
- Coordinate the creation and distribution of media-facing materials including press releases, opinion pieces, statements, media advisories, media fact sheets, etc.
- Act as a resource for subject matter experts; coordinate cross-team efforts to foster substantive media coverage and brand awareness of Accion priorities.
- Work across teams, especially Center for Financial Inclusion and Venture Lab, to help craft online and media launches around research and learning’s.
- Proactively lead efforts to garner positive media coverage in new and creative ways; effectively curtail negative press; and manage overall reputation, image and brand of Accion across our affiliates.
- Provide strategic counsel and advice on messaging, earned social media tactics, and timing as enterprise-wide initiatives are pursued.
- Set KPIs and work plan targets for growing our reach and engagement through earned media and social media activities.
- Provide counsel, guidance, training and/or strategies to management on matters relating to external reputation and corporate image.
- Oversee media strategies and provide support to internal clients across departments.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Journalism, and Communications, Public Relations or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of social media and media relations.
- At least 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in writing, editing, proofreading, and oral communications: writing, editing and producing press releases, opinion pieces, speeches, presentations, etc.
- Experience working with journalists across various media channels: print, digital, broadcast.
- Experience managing corporate communications activities, preferably in financial inclusion, fintech, or a related sector.
- Experience comprehending complex information and translating it into easily understandable terms appropriate for news media and a specialized public audience.
- Demonstrated skills preparing senior leadership to interact successfully with media during press conferences, editorial board sessions, panel interviews or one-on-one interviews.
- Experience overseeing and adhering to budget requirements.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit Accion.
