Content Strategist & Producer, Global Partnerships at International Rescue Committee

Working closely with the Global Programs & Partnerships (GP&P) communications team, the Content Strategist and Producer will lead on the delivery of creative content and materials that highlight IRC’s foundation and corporate partnerships with an eye on increased visibility among donors and consumer audiences. In partnership with members of the GP&P, digital and creative studio teams, the position will play a key role in bringing visibility to IRC’s impact programs like PlayMatters, Ahlan Simsim and Re:Build, building out an annual creative strategy with clear outputs and timelines.

Working closely with M&M colleagues, the global partnership services, philanthropy and high value teams, the role will also help design and produce communications materials within an existing portfolio of corporate and foundation partners, working to spotlight impact and scale. They will also be a key contributor in the strategic development, coordination and implementation of partnership related content and materials aimed at profile and brand building.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and implement content strategies that showcase innovative and at scale partnerships like PlayMatters, Re:Build and Ahlan Simsim
• Coordinate and support communications staff within key partnerships to deliver on program visibility requirements and align resources
• In collaboration with the creative studio team, write concepts / scripts/storyboards and human interest stories that showcase the impact of our partnerships
• Manage production and execution of materials supporting communications deliverables within budget and deadlines
• Ensure all content developed is in line with the IRC brand, in terms of style, quality, tone of voice and values
• Bring a strong understanding of diverse audiences and types of content that resonate and drive engagement across different platforms.
• Contribute to donor communications proposals with the aim of securing funding for creative concepts, distribution and tactics
• Contribute to proposals to potential partners, including providing creative ideas and advice on strategy, tactical approaches and plans for measurement and evaluation
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external partners and vendors.

Job Requirements

• Genuine excitement about bringing impactful stories to new audiences
• Strong ability to think creatively and produce innovative content for diverse audiences including consumers and donors
• Design and video editing skills including using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro
• Experience of producing basic graphic design and videos
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of different media platforms and the types of content appropriate to each one
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing support as required, and build and maintain excellent relationships across the organization
• A history of developing content for profile-raising, dynamic public-private and/or luminary/celebrity campaigns
• Experience of leading projects and collaborating with multiple internal and external partners.
• Excellent networking, interpersonal and relationship-building skills and an ability to cultivate and maintain a network of contacts working in similar or related fields.
• Committed to IRC values and mandate