Technical Specialist- Media and Communications

Communications & PR

Overview

Develop media relations and manage communications effectively.

You have:

• Minimum 3+ years in journalism, communications, or media relations with proven success in securing media coverage and handling press activities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Bangla, with strong content development abilities (writing, photography, AV).
• Strong understanding of the local and national media landscape, with established media contacts and experience managing social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate across teams effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Journalism, Media Relations/Communications, with solid computer skills, basic social media analytics knowledge, and strong documentation and communication background.

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity The incumbent will work directly with the Head of Communications, Media, and Campaign to identify and proactively develop relationships with influential Bangladesh media (Cox’s Bazar), write/ guide newsworthy press materials for both national and international media.

The incumbent will also produce quality information and documentation targeted at both internal and external audiences. Internal communications will focus on updating the response situation report, providing response updates for the CD, DCD, Head of CMC and Head of Cox’s Bazar when needed. External communications will focus on coordinating and producing donor briefing papers. S/he will be further responsible for collecting case studies (both written and AV), success stories and documenting programmes when needed. S/he will also be responsible for coordinating high-level visits, in particular and other content gathering visits.

The incumbent will also work closely with the Communications and Media Manager in the Asia Regional Office.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3+ years in journalism, communications, or media relations with proven success in securing media coverage and handling press activities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Bangla, with strong content development abilities (writing, photography, AV).
• Strong understanding of the local and national media landscape, with established media contacts and experience managing social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate across teams effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, e.g., Journalism, Media Relations/ Communications, with solid computer skills, basic social media analytics knowledge, and strong documentation and communication background.

The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday • All children learn from a quality basic education and that, • Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview

‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce.’

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

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