Reporting to the Media Relations Director, the Media Officer implements communications plans to secure high-impact US media and social media attention to MSF’s medical humanitarian activities, expertise, and concerns; conducts proactive and reactive media work and collaborates with colleagues across the organization and the international communications networks to support media strategy and objectives. This role will focus on visibility and engagement opportunities for MSF thought leaders, partners, and high-profile supporters. The role will lead the celebrity and influencer strategy for the communications team, working cross functionally with the community fundraising team and major gifts team to pilot innovative projects involving talent and high-profile donors to expand the organization’s reach. This could include digital campaigns, influencer marketing partnerships, and speaking engagements and events.

Department Accountabilities

External Communications

Develop and distribute external communications products across multiple channels to raise awareness of humanitarian needs, advocate for patients and communities, engage with audiences, and achieve strategic objectives.

Public Engagement & Advocacy

Identify significant medical humanitarian issues and execute integrated communications plans to increase public awareness, audience engagement, and support for advocacy priorities.

Brand Positioning

Develop and contribute to brand strategy, positioning, and tactics to increase brand visibility.

Content Creation

Produce and support external communications content across audiences and channels, including for the website, social media, and live events.

Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Promote DEI principles across all communications products and channels.

Media Officer (Temporary)

Responsibilities

Qualification

Preferred

Benefits

Company

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