Communication Assistant

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The IRC in Italy provides essential safety, empowerment, education, livelihood and health services to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

Our programs operate across Italy, including in Trieste, Milan, Rome, Turin and various locations in Sicily and Calabria, with a strong focus on supporting the most vulnerable populations, such as women and children.

Position Summary

The Communication Assistant supports the development and implementation of internal and external communication activities. Working closely with Milan-based IRC Italia program managers, the role contributes to content creation for digital platforms, assists in drafting and editing communication materials, supports event visibility, and helps monitor media and social media engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement short communication campaigns that promote alternative, empowering narratives about refugees and migrants—especially young people—through storytelling and authentic, real-life testimonials

• Support the creation and editing of content for websites, and social media, particularly targeting young audience

• Draft articles, blog posts, press releases, and promotional materials

• Assist in managing and updating social media accounts, including content scheduling and basic analytics

• Support the shooting, production, and editing of short videos (“video pills”) for training or advocacy, including scripting, filming, post-production, and coordination with subject matter experts

• Contribute to the development of visual content (e.g., graphics, photos, short videos) in line with IRC and donor brand guidelines

• Support the organization and promotion of events, campaigns, and public initiatives

Requirements:

• Degree in Journalism or Communication, development communication, marketing, social sciences or other related field.

• Proven experience in developing communication content

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders.

• High proficiency in the use of technology and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional, Google Products, social media platforms, Zoom).

• Proficiency in the use of Canva.

• Excellent command of the Italian and English languages, both spoken and written.

• Strong collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who can work seamlessly across cultures, and organizational units.

• Able to work effectively in a highly matrixed structure, multi-task, prioritize and make decisions.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently and with a team needed.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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