Human Rights Watch
Associate Communications Director, Africa
Description
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking applicants for the position of Associate Communications Director, Africa. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about getting human rights issues in Africa on to news agendas around the world and excited about working with journalists to tell stories that bring about positive change. You will be part of a global team planning the most effective way to raise awareness about human rights issues in more than 90 countries.
The Media Department, which includes the Communications, Digital, and Multimedia divisions, creates and implements communications strategies to expand support for human rights, increase media coverage and influence in key markets, and reach new audiences. The global Communications team, including the 24-hour global press desk, is responsible for setting strategy to earn media coverage of human rights stories around the world. This full-time position will be based in HRW’s Nairobi or Johannesburg office, though other locations in Africa will be considered. This position reports to the Communications Director based in New York, but works closely with staff based in Europe, and staff who work in the Africa, Digital, and Multimedia Divisions.
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