Solidarity Center seeks a bilingual English-Spanish Communications Officer in our expanding Mexico City field office to develop, review, and disseminate content around our Mexico programs for the organization’s website, podcast, annual report, and other outlets. Activities include planning and implementing strategies for publicity and press relations around campaigns and events in Mexico, conducting interviews, drafting and editing news articles, producing audio and video clips, and training staff and partners on communication technologies and techniques. The Communications Officer is also required to research photos, obtain permissions, and maintain Solidarity Center’s photo library for Mexico. This individual works closely with other departments and field offices to share lessons learned and best practices. The Communications Officer helps plan events as needed. This individual collaborates with the Communications and Press Officers of partner and donor organizations, embassies, and multilateral agencies, under the direction of the Country Program Director in Mexico City and in coordination with the Communications Director in Washington.
Travel across Mexico may be required as conditions allow. This individual will report to the Country Program Director in Mexico and will coordinate closely with the Communications Department in Washington, DC.
Qualifications:
- Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English
- Knowledge of worker rights issues and labor organizations in Mexico, as well as familiarity with U.S. union affiliates
- General knowledge of global political, economic, and social justice issues; understanding of organizing principles, campaign strategies, and/or advocacy also desirable.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to generate original content in English for audio, video, and social media platforms
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to get along with a diverse group of colleagues from a wide range of cultures working in a variety of locations
- Creativity, judgment, a head for analysis, and a keen political sense
- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a subject relevant to this position, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in journalism, communications, press relations, and/or event organizing
- Experience with website development, audio and video production, digital photo editing, and relevant software applications, with technical skills in Drupal and/or WordPress preferred
- Experience developing, delivering, and facilitating training and workshops
- Demonstrated success in meeting tight deadlines on a consistent basis
- Computer literacy for word processing and simple spreadsheets
- Ability to develop and implement strategies to increase web traffic, reach new audiences, and monitor web analytics
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and complete tasks without supervision
- Ability and willingness to travel when conditions are confirmed to be safe and travel restrictions are lifted.
This position is open to anyone, but high priority will be given to Mexican citizens. The Solidarity Center offers competitive salaries based on experience and generous benefits but will not provide housing, a relocation allowance, or support for a candidate to obtain a work permit for this job.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH
The Solidarity Center cultivates the values of diversity, equality, and inclusion among its staff and partners. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us at information@solidaritycenter.org
