Communications Specialist & Content Writer

  • Contractor
  • United States of America
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Tetra Tech profile




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Tetra Tech

Responsibilities

*Identify and craft compelling stories demonstrating program impact, lessons learned, and transferrable solutions for global audiences. Leverage program photography in written products to create high-impact, visual communications.

*Support the development of informational products, including factsheets and briefers, success stories, and case studies

*Support the development of video concepts and components, including scripts, storyboards, and provide creative direction

*Develop talking points and presentations for USAID, as needed, for partner engagements and events

*Lead the development of program social media content and collaborate with USAID and partners to disseminate on multiple platforms

*Identify and coordinate opportunities for the program and its partners to engage with media and journalists to promote widespread communication of program impacts and legacy

*Support the development and implementation of annual Communications and Outreach Strategy

*Support and develop USAID requests for program information, including bi-weekly progress updates to USAID COR and other members of USAID leadership

*Support the development of contract deliverable reporting requirements, i.e., Quarterly, Annual, and Final Project Reports

*Review and edit program communications products, such as subcontractor-produced deliverables, as needed.

*Coordinate with other programs in USAID’s portfolio and USAID’s communications team to align messaging and communications strategies

*Provide guidance to technical experts in the development of presentations and program knowledge products.

*Oversee program creative assets, namely, managing the program’s global photo library and leveraging high impact program photographs across communications products

*Ensure consistent and correct branding and marking of communications, in compliance with ADS 320.

Qualifications

*Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications/marketing, development communications, or other relevant subject area, and at least eight years’ experience producing communications materials to support communications strategies for international development, non-governmental organization, or private sector programs/clients. Alternately a master’s degree and six years’ experience.

*Creative thinker, with ability and passion for crafting compelling and newsworthy stories.

*Demonstrated experience developing compelling and creative written communications materials (writing samples will be requested).

*Demonstrated experience developing compelling, effective social media content.

*Experience working with international and/or technical staff and stakeholders to develop communications products.

*Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to be self-directed and work well independently and as well as part of a team; interest in being part of a complex, fast-paced development program that is reimagining how ocean plastic pollution can be prevented around the world.

*Prior experience working on USAID or other international donor programs preferred but not required.

*Graphic design and video editing skills preferred but not required.

How to apply

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

* Cover Letter

* CV in reverse chronological format

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.

Apply on-line at: https://bit.ly/3brhXWP

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federalghh88 authorities.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 21,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 450 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.


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