Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries

Responsibilities or duties

Support the delivery of Save the Children International’s global internal and leadership communications strategy to engage and inspire our 25,000 staff around the world

Create and deliver internal communications content and stories – writing stories, case studies, shout outs – for use on our internal channels, working closely with colleagues across our Global Teams and Country Offices

Discover and develop inspiring new content and ensure we are communicating clearly, concisely and consistently across our internal channels

Utilise new tools for hybrid and virtual internal events to ensure they’re interactive and engaging, and support the delivery of internal staff meetings

Produce high-quality written and video internal communications materials to inspire and engage staff (e.g. infographics, presentation materials, Sharepoint site pages) using our Save the Children branding guidance and tools

Track key metrics for our internal communications tools and produce regular reports, identifying areas for improvement

Support the Leadership and Internal Communications Lead with producing leadership updates to Save the Children’s Board and Member organisations

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally
• Experience working in internal communications
• Experience in developing and managing communications content and tools and making best use of content
• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality communications, products or tools targeting a diverse range of audiences
• Cultural sensitivity, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation
• A proven ability to distil large amounts of information for diverse audiences
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with an ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple demands and competing priorities, while maintaining high quality standards
• Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on requirements
• Great ability to work as part of a team within a networked structure, and to maintain good working relationships with colleagues across functional and geographical boundaries
• Innovative thinker, enjoys developing and testing new ideas and ways of addressing issues or driving engagement
• Ability to create and edit basic internal communications videos aligned to Save the Children branding (e.g. vlogs, podcasts).
• Demonstrated commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values

Desirable

• Experience editing and publishing Sharepoint site content
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or other video editing software
• Experience working in a global organisation

Education and Qualifications

Essential

N/A

Desirable

• Internal communications experience.
• French, Arabic, Spanish language skills would be an advantage.

• Support the delivery of Save the Children International’s global internal and leadership communications strategy to engage and inspire our 25,000 staff around the world
• Create and deliver internal communications content and stories – writing stories, case studies, shout outs – for use on our internal channels, working closely with colleagues across our Global Teams and Country Offices
• Discover and develop inspiring new content and ensure we are communicating clearly, concisely and consistently across our internal channels
• Utilise new tools for hybrid and virtual internal events to ensure they’re interactive and engaging, and support the delivery of internal staff meetings
• Produce high-quality written and video internal communications materials to inspire and engage staff (e.g. infographics, presentation materials, Sharepoint site pages) using our Save the Children branding guidance and tools
• Track key metrics for our internal communications tools and produce regular reports, identifying areas for improvement
• Support the Leadership and Internal Communications Lead with producing leadership updates to Save the Children’s Board and Member organisations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally
• Experience in developing and managing communications content and tools and making best use of content
• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality communications, products or tools targeting a diverse range of audiences
• Cultural sensitivity, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation
• A proven ability to distil large amounts of information for diverse audiences
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with an ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple demands and competing priorities, while maintaining high quality standards
• Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on requirements
• Great ability to work as part of a team within a networked structure, and to maintain good working relationships with colleagues across functional and geographical boundaries
• Innovative thinker, enjoys developing and testing new ideas and ways of addressing issues or driving engagement
• Ability to create and edit basic internal communications videos aligned to Save the Children branding (e.g. vlogs, podcasts).
• Experience editing and publishing Sharepoint site content
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or other video editing software

• Experience working in internal communications
• Internal communications experience.
• French, Arabic, Spanish language skills would be an advantage.