Associate Media and Digital Communications Officer – LATAM, Asia

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist ACLED in its media relations and digital communication efforts focusing on LATAM and Asia analysis, highlighting the impact of its data analysis on specialized Insurance and Risk outlets.

• Develop media knowledge and establish contacts within the assigned region and specialized sectors.

• Compose press releases, media advisories, quotes, and background materials under the guidance of the Media Relations Manager.

• Aid in responding to media inquiries and coordinating interviews or information requests.

• Maintain media lists, journalist databases, and monitoring systems.

• Monitor media coverage and generate initial data for analysis and KPI reporting.

• Assist with crafting talking points, briefings, messaging documents, media training, and interview practice.

• Ensure messaging consistency with social media colleagues across various platforms.

• Help design and produce posts, graphics, short-form videos, and multimedia assets.

• Ensure digital content maintains consistent branding, accuracy, and tone.

• Assist in planning, recording, and editing podcasts and webinars.

• Support guest coordination, scheduling, research, and content outlines or scripts.

• Provide basic assistance for video production, short news clips, and multimedia materials.

• Create timely content that aligns with the news cycle and ACLED’s major data releases.

• Assist in the logistics of media training and the preparation of training materials.

• Participate in occasional out-of-hours work as part of a duty rota.

• Travel occasionally for conferences, ACLED meetings, or recording/filming projects when necessary.

• Report to the Media Relations Manager and collaborate with external stakeholders and global colleagues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Spanish.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Two to four years of experience in media relations or journalism.

• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to distill complex information into clear and engaging content.

• Familiarity with the media landscape and fundamental principles of digital communications.

• Experience in creating digital content such as social media posts, graphics, or short-form videos.

• Knowledge of audio or video editing tools like Audacity, Adobe Premiere, Descript, or similar software.

• Capability to manage multiple deadlines, respond promptly to shifting priorities, and demonstrate sound judgment.

• Excellent written English and a keen eye for detail.

• Experience utilizing media monitoring tools, databases, or digital analytics platforms.

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort collaborating with global colleagues and external stakeholders.

• In-depth understanding of how Tier 1 media outlets commission content.

• Familiarity with the Latin American media landscape or Asia-Pacific media landscape.

• Awareness of sector outlets focused on Insurance and Risk.

• Additional language skills.

• Experience with Asana or similar project management platforms.

• Experience in a fast-paced work environment.

• Background in supporting communications within academic, data-driven, or policy-focused settings.

• Experience with campaigns, event support, or cross-team content coordination.

• Basic understanding of SEO and best practices in digital analytics.

• CV, cover letter, and portfolio are required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Full-time employment for six months, with the possibility of extension.

• Time off in lieu for occasional out-of-hours duty-rota work.

• Occasional travel to conferences, ACLED meetings, or recording/filming projects.