Communication Officer - Policy, Advocacy and Communication

Job Purpose:

The Policy Advocacy and Communication division is seeking a talented and driven Communication Officer to join our dynamic team. Each year, our team rolls out dozens of engaging and effective communications campaigns globally and within ten of the world’s largest targeted media markets. From Instagram influencer campaigns to television and local radio, our rigorous approach to developing data-driven campaigns is helping millions of people improve their health and building support for important policy changes, and winning awards to boot. See the work of our Policy, Advocacy and Communication team at CampaignBeacon.org.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the staff in developing strategic communication plans tied to the tobacco control goals of individual markets, assist our leadership in documenting our success to funders and external audiences, and provide additional communications support in other public health areas as required. This role provides opportunities to bring your communication skills, project management expertise and collaborative spirit to the work we do in countries across the globe. The job also requires some operational and administrative work to support the smooth running of the program.

This is a full-time position based in our New York office, where a hybrid, 2-day-per-week office schedule is in place. We offer highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The salary range for this position is $64,000 to $72,000 USD.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Support (80%) -

• Work closely with the SVP, other division leaders and an international team to support communication efforts that will support new tobacco control policies, help people quit smoking, and call out the policy interference efforts by the tobacco industry.
• Support teams in China, Indonesia, Brazil and seven other countries on developing communication campaigns.
• Attend meetings and events, taking notes to synthesize key action items, follow-up and tracking needed for progress and completion.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders via email and meetings.
• Contribute to the production of documents in support of global program goals and priorities, including reports on Vital activities for donors.
• Contribute to media content creation and be familiar with social channels such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Administrative Support (20%) -

• Handle administrative issues as needed related to the tobacco control communication work.
• Assist with coordination of travel to conferences and meetings.
• Schedule calls and meetings for projects and country programs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic communication experience and interest (e.g. media/public relations, content creation, marketing campaigns).
• Exceptional attention to detail and being responsive.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills; proficient user of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Monday, Microsoft Teams, or similar collaboration and project management platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team, particularly with multi-cultural, multi-regional contexts.
• Excellent English, proficiency in another language preferred
• Penchant for storytelling and learning storytelling strategies for media campaigns.
• Familiarity with social media content and execution.
• Passionate about improving public health globally.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience:

Required -

• 3-5 years of experience in strategic communications and managing projects

Working Conditions:

• Early morning and evening virtual meetings are required as part of a flexible hybrid work schedule.

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