Support the Fundraising team through gathering field content that enables our organization to depict the realities of poverty in the areas where we work, as well as the challenges vulnerable children and youth face, increasing our ability to acquire, engage and keep sponsors and donors
As a communication expert, create versatile content and share stories of our children, youth and programs in a compelling way, reinforcing our brand messages and the benefits of our programs to supporters.
Interview, photograph and film children, families, communities, staff and volunteers, as well as local programs in action.
Stay actively involved in Agency activities and within the surrounding communities to identify, produce and provide in-depth interview content and visually arresting stories.
Support the needs of Internal Communications and Global Programs by supplying interview, photo and video content.
Work with Agency management to support any agency communications to key local audiences, if so requested.
Strictly observe confidentiality and strong ethics with respect to all beneficiaries, staff, volunteer information/data.
Comply with and ensure adherence to the agency’s policies, safety and security protocols and child safeguarding norms and guidelines by self as well all stakeholders both internal and external.
Promote diversity and inclusion, value other cultures, and demonstrate respect while relating with all organizational constituents irrespective of their race, color, faiths, gender, sexual orientation, age, caste, disabilities, experiences, beliefs and ethnicity.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Development and Management
Write topics on a monthly basis to reflect different aspects of the sponsorship program and align story idea submissions with the Agency's mission and with any current initiatives or content plans.
Perform photography, videography and written storytelling duties as needed and maintain archives for this type of documentation.
Document success stories visually (photos and videos) and/or verbally (written storytelling) gathered from the field.
Work on written stories, visual materials (photos and videos), and communication projects requested by the Headquarters, in full coordination and alignment with local Agency staff.
Prepare any content/local communication materials (such as letters, certificates, presentations, cards, etc.) needed by the Agency Director to promote the local works in the country
Undertake semi-annual review of country-related material on website and suggest updates/changes, performing the appropriate research and providing adequate documentation to support the same.
Develop follow-up on stories as requested by the Headquarters or by own initiative, when aligned with annual fundraising plans.
Support the Agency’s efforts to position locally, including local social media channels, if applicable.
Media and Event Management and Visitor Coverage
Participate in the communication of new community center projects with Headquarters and provide items listed in the Community Center Shot List.
Address questions from the media, headquarters, sponsors or donors in an informed manner.
Help coordinate Marketing and Engagement team visits to the Agency to secure a productive and informative experience for visitors.
Document (photo, video and text) sponsor visits, as requested by Headquarters team via the local SR Department.
Document (photo, video and text) special donor visits, as requested by the Fundraising Team.
Agency Brand Management
Apply sound judgment to determine when a story is relevant: support overall brand messaging and/or communicate the realities of poverty in an impactful way.
Be the first point contact for all approved brand collaterals like logo, signage etc. and ensuring that relevant communication policies are respected by the Agency per guidelines.
Ensure alignment to brand guidelines, approve locally designed branded materials (flyers, brochures, memorabilia, banners, building signs, etc.). Such materials should be designed by other staff members, freelancers or partners and reviewed by the Agency Journalist.
Conduct presentations on Branding/Corporate Image practices as needed.
Develop the Public Relations plan, if necessary. Identify and leverage opportunities to promote activities locally and beyond as needed; organize and coordinate local media support (press releases/conferences, etc.) for events such as grand openings, festivals and more.
Supervise the design of promotional materials to be distributed to donors, sponsors and media.
Business Partnering/Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain the Agency microsite and other communication channels on a consistent basis to ensure adequate information sharing between agencies and the Headquarters.
Train Agency staff on the use of intranet if applicable.
Document and submit reports on gift in kind and donations as requested by the Headquarters.
Support the Agency Director with key organizational reporting as needed.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Engagement team to fulfill ongoing and campaign-related content needs and submit content in support of fundraising efforts.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Engagement team and local Programs team (with support and supervision of Agency Director) to identify, produce and submit compelling local program and impact stories to Headquarters on an ongoing basis.
Support Global Philanthropy and Global Programs teams, as needed, with donation assistance and program reporting.
Participate in Global Team meetings and training sessions to keep communication open and improve information sharing with Headquarters.
Be responsible for the care and upkeep of photo and video equipment.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KEY SKILLS:
University degree major in Journalism, audiovisual production, social communication, or relevant field, with a minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a similar role.
Experience with and aptitude for digital photography and videography is a must.
Experience in visual and/or written journalism with exceptional interviewing skills.
Proven project management skills, organizational abilities and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, multitask and prioritize workload.
Great storyteller with strong verbal and/or visual journalistic skills to tell stories with both head and heart.
Possess good interpersonal skills with the proven ability to deal tactfully and build effective relationships with people across levels, both internally and externally.
Excellent and fluent verbal and written communication in English
Technologically savvy with good computer skills specifically MS Office as well as familiarity with inter/intranet, Google Drive, etc.
Willing to work in a non-profit organization/NGO
Willing to work in Novaliches, Quezon City
In addition to the above, the following are highly desirable in the ideal candidate:
Having worked with international organizations or formal local non-profit organizations
Passion for photography and videography, with skills that go beyond simple documentation to authentic representation of the real contexts where children live
Photography and video editing software knowledge (such as Adobe Photoshop, Premier, Audition for PC)
A deep connection to the local context of impoverished communities
Travel Requirement: Willingness to travel around 40% of time, depending on spread of community centers and communities