International Development - Director, Marketing And Communications

The Director, based in Washington, D.C, Westport, CT or NY, NY will plan and execute successful communications and marketing strategies primarily in support of our Priority Result 1 programs (Emergencies and Child Protection), working closely with the Disaster and Humanitarian Response (DHR) unit, global emergency team and country office staff.? This person will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies that help to promote Save the Children?s response to emergencies through traditional and social media outlets and to support all related fundraising and policy initiatives.? These communications efforts will be designed to inform (and engage) the American public, Save the Children donors and supporters, media and other key stakeholders about Save the Children?s emergency relief and recovery programs, as well as advocacy campaigns, corporate marketing partnerships, celebrity spokespeople and other activities that relate to this program area.

Responsibilities

??? Oversee communications planning process with DHR leadership and country office staff to support emergency response efforts through traditional and social media outlets.
??? Travel to the emergency site and lead on-the-ground communications efforts at the onset of each major emergency, coordinating global press outreach, training spokespeople, setting interviews with media at the emergency location and in fundraising countries around the world and developing media materials (including press releases, video packages, blogs, tweets, Facebook updates, podcasts), consult and liaise with emergency media counterparts at other Save the Children Member offices, peer agencies and within the UN Cluster System.
??? Provide media relations support around key emergency milestone dates (typically 3 months, 6 months and one year after a disaster) writing a progress report for donors and the media, developing traditional, social and web content, etc
??? Consult to and partner with Resource Development and Public Affairs and Communications units to develop and implement communications activities for priority donors and partners supporting major emergencies, including logistical coordination of VIP trips to the disaster site, preparation and management of press and advocacy events and media outreach to promote these partnerships
??? Oversee emergency training workshops to prepare staff members and spokespeople to handle emergencies in their home countries or to deploy to emergencies in other areas.? Update curriculum materials, training handbooks and online tip sheets, as needed.

Requirements

??? A minimum of seven years of experience in media relations, public affairs and journalism, with at least two years of experience in emergency response settings.
??? Must have proven ability to develop and implement emergency communications efforts at disaster sites for a nonprofit or government agency.
??? Proven experience creating and executing integrated communications, marketing and advocacy campaigns.
??? Understanding of emergency relief and recovery issues and experience in working at a nongovernmental organization is strongly desired. Ability and wiilingness to travel up to 20% time.
??? Bachelors degree required. Masters degree a plus.

Employee Type

Full-Time
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Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012.? Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.

Save the Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Source: http://www.devex.com/en/jobs/director-marketing-and-communications-23786-2

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