Senior Associate, Communications

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate, Communications, to strengthen CPI’s profile through content, events, and campaigns, with a focus on our work in North America. Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will help bring stories, expertise, data and learning from across CPI’s projects to broader audiences.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll draw on your experience in storytelling, events, and media relations to work closely with programme teams and partners, capturing insights and evidence and turning them into compelling communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Communications

• Embed into programme teams to capture stories, translate insights into accessible content, and ensure communications are integrated throughout.
• Collaborate with Impact colleagues to turn data, evaluation, and learning into compelling stories and outputs that highlight programme impact.
• Lead programme-level communications delivery, working alongside CPI staff, external partners, and managing external vendors.
• Support the development and delivery of communications campaigns tied to specific programmes and projects.
• Travel as needed to support programme delivery, events, and on-the-ground storytelling.

Strategic Communications & Storytelling

• Support cross-cutting campaigns that showcase CPI’s global learning and impact, independently managing portions of campaign delivery in coordination with CPI staff, partners, and vendors.
• Draft and edit a variety of written materials, including talking points, op-eds, newsletters, social media content, presentations, and fact sheets.
• Create compelling creative content, including infographics, videos, websites, and presentations.

Events

• Contribute to strategic event planning, providing expertise in the execution of event logistics.
• Independently manage event delivery, including coordinating with CPI’s programmatic staff, working with event partners, and managing external vendors.

Media & Digital

• Identify media engagement opportunities, draft pitches, and maintain relationships with journalists and outlets.
• Plan and implement digital and social media campaigns, tracking performance and learning from the results.

DEIB and Collaborative working

• Coordinate with CPI’s global communications and impact colleagues to ensure alignment and a consistent brand voice.
• Work closely with programme partners to support joint storytelling and amplify impact.
• Contribute to a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, working effectively across differences.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 4+ years’ experience in a communications role
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing key messages and tailoring content for diverse audiences.
• Proven success with media engagement, including pitching stories and building press relationships.
• Experience in independently planning and delivering events.
• Experience executing social media and digital campaigns, particularly on LinkedIn and X.
• Experience implementing accessibility practices, including for digital materials and at live events.
• Ability to translate data, evaluation, or research insights into compelling communications for diverse audiences.
• Ability to balance multiple workstreams, work independently, and proactively flag support needs.
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva, InDesign) for reports and social graphics.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% domestic/international or as needed for event management, storytelling, and organizational off-sites.

Desirable

• Experience working with or within government.
• Experience embedding into programmatic work to deliver storytelling.
• Experience working with videographers, storyboarding, and conducting interviews.
• Video or audio editing skills.