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Job Opportunity: Online Communications Manager


April 7, 2008

The Center for Global Development seeks a creative, focused and flexible Online Communications Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, updating and maintaining CGD’s suite of online communications products including: the Center’s main Web site, four policy blogs, our e-mail newsletters, Ask CGD Live Interviews online and other new media initiatives. The Online Communications Manager works with a small team of communications professionals and reports to the Director of Communications and Policy. Experience with Convio and SalesForce are highly desirable. Innovative individuals who want to tap the power of new information and media technologies to change the world are especially encouraged to apply.

Overall duties include:

  • Responsibility for the development and implementation of CGD’s online communications strategy, identifying and defining technical needs including:
    • Researching and tracking new trends in Web technology.
    • Creating organizational practices and policies for online engagement.
    • Managing the organizational Web budget against organizational needs.
  • Site-wide Web updates and maintenance.
  • Overseeing all e-mail lists and distribution of mass e-mails.
  • Overseeing the development, planning and upkeep of online presence for organizational initiatives and research --- working closely with CGD staff.
  • Serving as main point of contact for technical and creative vendor management.
  • Tracking, gathering and analyzing user data from Web/blog stats and e-mail newsletter reports.
  • Exploring new tools and technology and proposing appropriate innovations for CGD in order to cultivate and engaged online community and build our online presence.
  • Promotion of CGD’s policy blogs and online video.
  • Evaluating CGD’s Web content for search engine optimization.
  • Work with members of the communications and policy team to provide online promotion and marketing of CGD products.

Skills:

  • Knowledge of HTML and WYSYG editors.
  • Experience with e-mail newsletters and campaigns.
  • Experience and knowledge of CMS systems.
  • Experience and functionality of blog software platforms, marketing and writing.
  • Knowledge of online marketing techniques.
  • Experience working with video and audio for Web streaming and DVD distribution, preferred but not required. • Knowledge of photo editing software.
  • Experience working with Convio and SalesForce highly desirable.
  • Firm grasp of Data Management software.

3-5 years of professional experience required. Experience in a Web-based new media organization also a plus. Interest in global development policy and/or experience living or traveling in developing countries a strong plus.

CGD offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, a lively, collegial working atmosphere, and an opportunity to make a difference by helping to deliver independent research and practical ideas to global development decision-makers.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience. CGD offers a very generous benefits package.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to hrjobs@cgdev.org. Please use the title “Online Communications Manager” in the subject field in all e-mail correspondence.