Senior Associate, Communications and Digital Media, Global Health Advocacy

The salary range for this position is $61,000 to $76,000

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

As a strategic partner of the United Nations, the United Nations Foundation brings together fresh thinking and diverse voices around innovative ideas to drive progress and tackle problems. Sometimes we work behind-the-scenes, shaping negotiations and connecting experts, advocates and decision-makers. Other times we drive public awareness and involvement through communications, campaigns, and convenings. Over the years we’ve developed a diverse and dynamic portfolio of capabilities, tools, and platforms to help the UN build a better world for everyone, everywhere.

UN Foundation’s global health advocacy team champions American investments in global health as a smart, effective, and cost-effective way to protect the health of people around the world while benefitting the health prosperity of Americans here at home. The global health advocacy team has three core brands: Shot@Life, which advocates for global immunization programs; United to Beat Malaria, which advocates for global malaria elimination; and HealthForUS, which advocates holistically for American engagement and investment in global health.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Communications Associate will work with the Communications Officer, Global Health Advocacy to develop, implement, and support the communications, digital, and marketing needs of the global health advocacy team. They will report directly to the team’s Communications Officer.

This position is based in Washington, DC. (Hybrid)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand & Strategy

• Support the implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy that supports the team’s advocacy, brand, donor, and partner objectives
• Work closely with the Communications Officer to develop long-term communications strategies, including content development and dissemination, audience expansion, new platforms, search engine optimization, and more
• Serve as a lead steward of the global health advocacy brands – Shot@Life, United to Beat Malaria, and HealthForUS – ensuring consistent messaging across platforms and materials

Digital Communications & Social Media

• Execute day-to-day management of global health advocacy social media channels, including content scheduling, posting, monitoring, and community engagement, in collaboration with the Communications Officer
• Support the development and dissemination of digital content and campaign collateral, including social media posts, impact stories, blogs, videos, graphics, and fact sheets, across global health advocacy brands
• Maintain and update global health advocacy digital platforms, including websites and landing pages, ensuring strong usability and alignment with campaign goals
• Contribute to audience growth and engagement efforts through digital analytics reporting, paid advertising support, email and text communications, and coordinated media and influencer outreach activities

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with advocacy and program teams to develop communications resources, toolkits, and supporter education materials
• Coordinate with advocacy, development, and partnership teams to deliver aligned fundraising and partner-facing content
• Provide communications support for live and virtual events, including promotion, content capture, and real-time coverage
• Maintain and manage editorial calendars to ensure timely delivery of campaign content, observances, and digital initiative

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Associate, Communications and Digital Media, Global Health Advocacy is not a supervisory role.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION and/or EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field, or commensurate professional experience
• Three or more years of professional experience in communications and digital media, preferably in a media outlet, PR/creative agency, NGO, or similar environment
• Experience supporting organizational social media platforms in coordination with campaign communications and digital engagement strategies
• Demonstrated experience producing written communications materials, including press releases, op-eds, talking points, and editorial content for a brand, organization, or thought leader
• Proficiency with relevant communications and digital tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, email marketing platforms (e.g., EveryAction or Mailchimp), CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
• Experience developing multimedia content, including photography, videography, and video editing, strongly preferred
• Familiarity with global humanitarian issues, global health, and/or international development preferred
• Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills, with the ability to communicate technical or policy concepts to broad audiences
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners
• Initiative and creative problem-solving ability to contribute to innovative communications campaigns and digital initiatives
• Request of writing samples is part of the interview process
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of global health, international development, and the United Nations Foundation

DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

The United National Foundation will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

It is required you upload your resume and a cover letter for this position. Your application will be considered incomplete without these items. Please note that we cannot consider your application without a resume and cover letter submission.

BENEFITS COMPENSATION

For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:

• a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
• group term and supplemental life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• back-up care
• employee assistance program

Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

The United Nations Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.