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Communications Manager
Counterpart International
USA
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago
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Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Lead digital storytelling strategy across Counterpart’s website, social media, email, and video channels, translating program impact into content for donors, partners, and the public.
- Draft and edit a wide range of materials, including donor communications, funder reports, concept notes, newsletters, blog posts, and the annual report.
- Manage and grow Counterpart’s social media presence, developing an editorial calendar and tracking engagement metrics to refine strategy.
- Partner with program teams and field staff to source stories, photos, and video from Counterpart’s work around the world.
- Support media relations and public-facing events, including drafting press materials and coordinating with external partners.
- Maintain brand and messaging consistency across all external-facing communications and materials.
- Manage relationships with outside vendors and consultants, including designers, videographers, and web developers.
- Track and report on communications and digital engagement metrics to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, international relations, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of professional experience in communications, digital engagement, or storytelling.
- Demonstrated passion for social impact and global development work.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and content for diverse audiences, including donors, media, and the general public.
- Hands-on experience managing digital platforms and tools, such as content management systems, social media management tools, and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp).
- An entrepreneurial, generalist mindset; comfortable building processes from the ground up and wearing multiple hats on a lean team.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
- Basic graphic design and/or video editing skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) strongly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with program, fundraising, and leadership teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally, as needed.
About Counterpart International
Nonprofit Organizations & Foundations552 employeesFounded 1965
Counterpart International is a nonprofit development organization partnering with local communities to build inclusive, sustainable communities.
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