As an organization whose mission is to translate science into global public health impact, working on vaccines and therapeutics, IAVI has a vaccine policy which states that subject to applicable law, we require all U.S. and Puerto Rico based employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption or accommodation. We are committed to supporting our employees during this process as we work to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Position Description

Job Title: Specialist, CommunicationsLocation: New York, NY
Reports to: Director, Communications

Position Summary:

Help IAVI achieve our mission with your expertise in communications!

IAVI is seeking a multitalented and mission-driven Specialist, Communications, to join us in our New York office. The Specialist will create communication materials that support IAVI to execute its global health goals together with colleagues across the organization.

The Specialist will also take on strategy implementation, including measuring and reporting the team’s progress on its key performance indicators, as a leading member of IAVI’s digital content creation team spanning four continents, helping deliver IAVI’s key messages and scientific results to funders, staff, leadership, communities, and online audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of IAVI’s global digital communications strategy, in alignment with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies, and in partnership with global communications colleagues.
• Develop and write a variety of internal and external communications pieces, including but not limited to: website features, newsletters, podcast scripts, op-eds, fact sheets, social media posts, case studies, and press releases.
• Write and distribute the monthly IAVI Discovery newsletter to subscribers via Mailchimp.
• In partnership with the Communications team, develop and promote key IAVI messages aimed at prioritized audiences and measure the coverage these messages attract.
• Manage a comprehensive, up-to-date list of global media contacts and outlets, lay and scientific, print and electronic (including web) in coordination with IAVI’s Global Communications Team.
• Work with colleagues in the annual planning process and contribute to a strategic communications plan.
• Support the coordination of IAVI’s presence and messages at priority scientific conferences and meetings as needed.
• Contribute to the writing and editing of other communications pieces, including internal communications messages and documents as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication or a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of communications experience, including experience in media relations (reporter outreach/pitching, press release writing, op-ed writing, compiling/tracking media coverage) is required.
• Experience managing and/or collaborating with external agencies and vendors is highly desired.
• Previous experience in the communications department of an international organization or agency is highly desired.
• Experience producing multimedia communications materials (videos, podcasts) is highly desired.
• Experience working at an NGO, global health organization, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical company is highly desired.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong writing skills and experience writing for a variety of audiences are required.
• Demonstrated interest in science, public health, global health, or biomedical product development.
• An entrepreneurial and global mindset, as well as professional diplomacy.
• Time management skills, task management skills, problem solving skills, and attention to details are required.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills are required.
• Ability to travel internationally 1~2 times a year is required.
• Experience with social media management and analytics and associated platforms is highly desired.
• Knowledge of the workings of the U.S. government is highly desired.
• Experience with content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, etc.) is highly desired.

Organizational Overview:

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.

IAVI CORE VALUES:

• Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. 
• Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up 
• Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect 
• Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues’ experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee. 

IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.

Compensation and Benefits Information for US-Based Candidates: 

Annual base salary for this position is: $65,000.00 - 75,000.00

Please note, there may be some variation based on experience level. In addition, this position offers competitive benefits such as annual bonus, generous retirement savings plan, three health insurance plans to choose from, and other benefits.