Coordinator Communications Division

Responsibilities: 1. Proofread, format, and distribute press materials, such as news releases and media advisories; 2. Coordinate translations, including the recruitment of translators, maintaining a translator schedule, arranging and tracking payments, and distributing training materials; 3. Respond to queries from journalists, editors, and bookers; 4. Help maintain and build HRW’s global media contact database; 5. Monitor media coverage; 6. Assist HRW researchers and advocates in planning and implementing media strategies; 7. Pitch story ideas to relevant journalists; 8. Assist with preparation for news conferences, meetings, and special events; 9. Recruit and coordinate interns; 10. Provide substantive, logistical, and administrative assistance to Communications Division staff, including processing departmental finances, filing, assisting in travel plans, drafting and editing correspondence; and 11. Carry out other duties as required. Related Skills and Knowledge:1. Flexibility is key - some evening and weekend work required. Schedule may be subject to change.2. Excellent reading and oral communication skills in English are required; proficiency in one or more languages is strongly preferred.3. Prior office/administration experience and strong organizational skills are required.4. Strong interest in international human rights and media, including social media is strongly preferred.5. Strong interpersonal skills are required.6. Ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously is required.7. Ability to prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as well as function as a member of a team is required.8. Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Outlook is a plus.9. Must be detail-oriented.10. Must have patience and sense of humor.