Director of Communications

The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) a 23-year old organization, advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights worldwide. Based in New York City, the Director of Communications develops, manages and implements a communications program that supports IGLHRC’s mission under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Director of Communications

(1) Responsibilities

Strategy

• Conceptualize, plan, and apply press, social media, and public engagement strategies in relation to traditional and emergent media about IGLHRC and LGBT rights globally.
• Advance IGLHRC as a resource to key media and influential stakeholders internationally.
• Elevate IGLHRC’s reputation and profile globally.
• Identify organizationally appropriate means to engage communities-at-large, online and in-person, in solidarity with LGBT communities globally.
• Demonstrate strong commitment and know-how in relation to integration of development and communications priorities.

Content Development

• Write, edit and supervise production of content—including press releases, op-eds, newsletters, annual report, social media and web content.
• Oversee the enhancement of the design and functionality of the IGLHRC website and related infrastructure.
• Ensure that public information about IGLHRC activities is consistently branded, appealing and accessible.
• Collaborate closely with relevant executive, program and development staff.

Media Relations

• Respond to media requests.
• Proactively pitch stories.
• Serve as an organizational spokesperson.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with strategically placed media outlets internationally.

Management

• Liaise with executive, development, program and operations to ensure organizational vision and branding is reflected in written output, fundraising, and hiring.
• Supervise communications staff (1 full-time Digital Communications Manager and 1 half-time web manager/graphic designer), consultants, vendors and interns.
• Oversee annual departmental budget and review all related spending.

(2) Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in communications.
• An understanding of international human rights as well as the ever-changing means in which content is delivered and consumed.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
• Ability to write and edit in a language other than English is highly desirable.
• The dexterity to work in a fast-moving, frequently changing environment, capable of rapid response, deliberation and consultation with regard to timing and the release of sensitive information.
• Dedication to accuracy.
• The capacity to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Experience with social media, digital marketing and developing engaging content for the web.
• A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Human Rights, or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Passionate commitment to the pursuit of liberation from persecution based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity or expression within the broader context of a desire to eliminate all intersecting forms of oppression.

(3) How to Apply

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume/CV, links to 5 most recent media placements, and 2 writing samples (one should be an op-editorial) to jobs@iglhrc.org. Additional clipping samples upon request only. Please refer to “Director of Communications” in the e-mail subject line.

(4) Deadline

Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

IGLHRC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. People of Color, transgender/gender-variant individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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