Communications Associate

Position Title: Communications Associate, Mayors Migration Council

Status: Full-time

Location: New York City

WHO WE ARE

The Mayors Migration Council (MMC) is a mayor-led coalition that accelerates ambitious global action on migration and displacement to create a world where urban migrants, displaced people, and receiving communities can thrive.

To fulfill our mission, we support mayors and the cities they lead with: City Diplomacy to influence policy decisions on migration and displacement at the national and international level; City Practice to unlock financial and technical resources to implement local solutions for migrants and displaced people; Communications to raise awareness on city leadership among global audiences; Knowledge to generate and share evidence on urban migration and displacement; and Stakeholder Engagement to build a coalition of local and global champions.

We are a nimble team of political advisors and urban practitioners led by a Leadership Board of global city leaders, including the mayors of Amman, Bristol, Dhaka North, Freetown, Kampala, Milan, Montevideo, Montreal, and Zürich. We are managed as a Sponsored Project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) and operate with the institutional support of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the IKEA Foundation, the Open Society Foundations, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, in addition to other project-based donors.

To learn more, please visit our website or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

WHOM WE SEEK

The Communications Associate will collaborate with senior leaders across the organization to strategize, optimize, and sustain the MMC’s communications efforts to elevate the MMC’s mission and impact. They will design and execute social media strategies, manage the MMC’s website, and generate content such as blog articles and newsletters. They will also support media relations and be responsible for flagging breaking news items of interest to the MMC’s workstreams and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will possess a strong knowledge of social media platforms, excellent writing and software design skills, a solid understanding of branding, a good eye for merging written and visual communication, and the ability to create and produce new content. They will thrive in a team environment, have a passion for working with city governments, and good knowledge of the global urban migration and displacement landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media Management – 35%

• Develop and execute a social media strategy with an emphasis on audience growth and development.
• Deliver content and audience engagement across different social media and new media platforms (e.g. videos, graphics, photography).
• Generate reporting and analytics to grow social media performance and strategy development.
• Monitor and adapt to trends, shifts, and changes across the social media landscape.

Website Management – 25%

• Work with outside vendors and consultants to optimize the MMC website’s functionality and user experience.
• Manage the MMC website on a daily basis, including creating and updating written and visual content as necessary.
• Generate regular metrics reports to assess the productivity of web-based activities and incorporate findings in project planning.
• Maintain working knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), digital marketing, and website design.

Marketing Content & Design Delivery – 25%

• Support the development of organizational brand and identity, ensuring its application across diverse communications platforms and collateral.
• Lead the design and production of branded collateral, such as brochures, reports, signage and event materials, digital assets, etc.
• Manage and advance the MMC’s editorial calendar, coordinating with colleagues and partners to generate ideas, draft content, and manage approvals.
• Assist in research, writing, editing, and producing promotional materials for print and digital media, including MMC publications, blogs, and newsletters.

Outreach & Media Relations – 15%

• Support the development of media advisories and press releases.
• Expand and maintain media lists, facilitating relationship-building with press contacts and political/community influencers.
• Help coordinate media availabilities, interviews, public speaking opportunities, and other opportunities for external exposure.
• Monitor and flag news items of interest to the MMC’s workstreams and stakeholders.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of relevant full-time experience in public relations, communications, journalism, international affairs, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including copy editing skills and ability to collect and synthesize information in summary reports.
• English proficiency required. Proficiency or fluency in French or Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) required; advanced graphic design experience a plus.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.) and related tools (Hootsuite, Talkwalker, etc.).
• Website management experience, with preference for direct experience with WordPress and Google Analytics.
• Ability to organize workflow, prioritize and manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, think critically and creatively, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to partner with different program leads and team members across the organization.
• Able to interact effectively with and direct external vendors, such as graphic designers, photographers, videomakers, as needed.
• Genuine passion for urban innovation and commitment to the protection, inclusion, and equity of migrants and displaced populations worldwide.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Pay range: $55,000 - $70,000 salary per year. The range listed is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, and access to professional development resources.

APPLICATION PROCESS

In order to be considered, all applications must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. Please apply Here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.