Communications Associate supporting WCK’s communications team with project coordination, media relations, and internal communications. Engaging in humanitarian storytelling and crisis response initiatives.
Responsibilities
Help track ongoing communications projects, deadlines, and deliverables across teams.
Maintain shared calendars, trackers, and organizational tools to keep the team aligned.
Assist with meeting logistics, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
Support the drafting and distribution of staff newsletters, updates, and announcements.
Help plan and organize internal events such as charlas, town halls, and staff gatherings.
Assist in maintaining internal communications platforms and channels.
Conduct research to inform communications strategies, briefings, and messaging.
Assist in preparing briefing binders, background materials, and talking points for leadership, including materials that support Chef José Andrés in public appearances, events, and interviews.
Help monitor emerging issues and maintain message and resource libraries.
Track media coverage and compile daily and weekly media clip reports.
Maintain media contact lists and press tracking databases.
Support the press team with logistics for interviews, press calls, and media visits.
Requirements
1–2 years of relevant experience or internship experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong writing and editing skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and Meltwater; familiarity with tools such as Airtable and Asana.
Enthusiasm for WCK’s mission and an interest in learning about humanitarian communications, storytelling, and rapid-response work.
Alignment with the mission and values of WCK.
Must have a valid passport.
Benefits
ZERO Premiums: WCK covers 100% of insurance premiums for employees and their dependents, including medical, dental, vision, and group life coverage. Benefits begin on your date of hire.
Voluntary Benefits: Options include Additional Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Supplemental AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care and Health Care)
403(b) Retirement Plan: WCK offers a 50% match up to 8% of employee salary deferrals, beginning within 30 days of hire.
Life & Disability Insurance: 100% employer-sponsored group life and disability insurance provided within 30 days.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Responsible PTO, including vacation, sick, and personal leave, plus paid holidays.
Growth Opportunities: Learning and development support to grow your career.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential support for life’s challenges.
Annual Salary Reviews and additional benefits outlined in the Personnel Manual.
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