Program Associate - Communications

The Bretton Woods Committee is the preeminent non-profit organization dedicated to effective international economic and financial cooperation.

Towards this end, we demonstrate the value of multilateralism and improve the performance of the international financial institutions (IFIs) through public dialogue, advocacy and policy analysis.

Our mission is supported by:

• A diverse, global membership of leaders from business, finance, government and academia who are an unparalleled source of ideas and expertise.
• We are an independent, non-partisan advocate for the key multilateral institutions. We help inform public officials that global economic prosperity is best served through effective multilateralism.
• We convene flagship conferences on the most critical economic and financial topics. These serve as important fora for dialogue and debate between BWC members, senior policymakers, multilateral officials, private sector leaders and prominent academics.
• Working groups that organize roundtables, seminars, conferences, and other events to analyze and make policy recommendations on emerging issues impacting the future of finance, trade and global development.
• Special projects that produce reports and publications with unbiased analysis and policy prescriptions on ways in which the multilateral system – and the institutions that comprise it – can be strengthened and made more effective.

The Committee is in the process of launching several thematic Working Groups that will comprise experts from Committee leadership and membership. Working Groups will conduct analyses, make policy recommendations, and otherwise contribute to public dialogue on their focus issue. For instance, BWC’s Sovereign Debt Working Group recently launched its second publication, and BWC recently announced a new special project working group on Multilateral Reform.

The Program Associate - Communications supports the planning and implementation of the annual program calendar, including creation and execution of the Committee’s flagship conferences, roundtables, virtual conferences, and other types of seminars and events, as well as Congressional outreach/legislative efforts. The Program Associate will also provide organizational and logistical support to Working Groups. This Program Associate will deal primarily with communication efforts and strategies concerning the organization’s programs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive communication scheme and guidelines in line with BWC’s mission and target audience
• Expand upon communication scheme as BWC shifts focus to international audiences
• Manage BWC’s digital communication strategy
• Implement a targeted social media strategy for different social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, and others as necessary)
• Manage social media accounts by posting regularly and creating relevant content on a daily basis
• Supervise interns as necessary in social media management
• Write content for and manage distribution of e-blasts and quarterly newsletters
• Assist in website and blog updates
• Use available tools to support digital engagement
• Write internal and external communication materials, including press releases, media advisories, program pitches/concept notes/summaries, formal letters and invitations, event reports, newsletters, etc.
• Create graphics that organize complicated information in a simple, easy-to-read, marketable format
• Manage media/public relations
• Track media coverage of BWC events/publications
• Have an acute sensitivity in trending topics in BWC’s subject areas, including international finance, trade, sovereign debt, digital finance, climate finance, multilateral reform, legislative news, etc.
• Interact with members of the media to answer questions and provide quotes
• Research media contacts and manage list of media contacts
• Foster relationships with key industry stakeholders and decision-makers
• Assist in the scheduling, conceptualization, planning and execution of Committee programs, events, and working groups as necessary, including developing program ideas, drafting contextual and promotional materials, creating speaker outreach and preparatory materials, and providing logistical support.
• Track, research and create background materials for senior Committee leadership on key issues, institutions, and leaders in international trade, finance, and development.
• Complete other projects and assignments relevant to fulling the organizational mission, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, advertising, international relations, political science, economics, or related field. Advanced degree is desirable.

• 2-3 years of previous office experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write in both journalistic and promotional styles
• Previous experience in copy/editing
• Advanced knowledge of traditional and digital marketing
• Advanced knowledge of social media platforms, social media marketing, and social media analytics
• Excellent graphic design and web editing skills
• Experience with Adobe design products (InDesign, Photoshop) a plus
• Fluent in Canva and Microsoft Office
• Acute sensitivity and knowledge of trending topics and evolving marketing tactics
• A healthy awareness of global finance, trade, and development topics
• Familiar with business communication tools such as Zoom, MS Office, Mailchimp, etc.
• A self-driven nature and demonstrated ability to multi-task on numerous projects, large and small, in both collaborative and independent situations with minimal supervision
• Experience working with senior officials and executives while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Foreign language skills are a plus

Location

1701 K Street, NW, Suite 950, Washington, DC 20006

Salary and Benefits

$ 50,000.00/55,000.00 dependent upon experience; employer sponsored health care plan; paid vacation/sick leave. Position is currently remote, with some in-person required on a weekly basis.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample (2 pages max) to Elena Tosana, Director of Programs at jobs@brettonwoods.org with subject line: BWC Program Associate - Communications.

Deadline for submission: May 15, 2022