ACLED is seeking an Associate Media and Digital Communications Officer to support its Research & Communications department. The successful candidate will help bridge the gap between complex conflict data and public understanding by enhancing ACLED's media presence and digital engagement. This role involves translating complex information into clear, compelling narratives for a global audience, with a specific focus on Latin American media landscapes and Spanish-speaking stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Media Relations Support
- Build media knowledge and contacts in your designated region and specialist sectors of focus.
- Draft press releases, media advisories, quotes, and background materials under the direction of the Media Relations Manager.
- Support responses to media enquiries and coordinate interviews or information requests.
- Maintain up-to-date media lists, journalist databases, and monitoring systems.
- Track media coverage and produce initial data for analysis and KPI reporting.
- Assist with preparing talking points, briefings, and messaging documents.
- Assist with media training and interview practice.
Digital Communications Support
- Work closely with social media colleagues to ensure messaging alignment across all platforms.
- Assist in designing and producing digital content, including posts, graphics, short-form videos, and multimedia assets for use on social channels.
- Help ensure digital content reflects consistent branding, accuracy, and tone.
Podcasts, Webinars, and Multimedia
- Assist with planning, recording, and editing podcasts and webinars.
- Support guest coordination, scheduling, research, and preparation of scripts or content outlines.
- Provide basic support for video production, short news clips, and other multimedia materials.
General Responsibilities
- Help produce timely content aligned with the current news cycle and ACLED’s key data releases.
- Support media training logistics and preparation of training materials.
- Participate in occasional out-of-hours work as part of a duty Rota (time off in lieu provided).
- Travel occasionally to conferences, ACLED meetings, or to support recording/filming projects.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in media relations, digital communications, journalism, or a related field.
- Experience: Two to four years of professional experience in media relations or digital communications.
- Language: Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish (Essential).
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with audio/video editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Premiere, Descript) and experience with media monitoring tools or digital analytics.
- Knowledge: Extensive working knowledge of how Tier 1 media outlets commission content and specific knowledge of the Latin American media landscape.
- Communication: Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear content.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the ACLED recruitment portal at acleddata.bamboohr.com. Ensure your application highlights your experience with Tier 1 media outlets and your proficiency in both English and Spanish.
