Communications Officer

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE); Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is seeking a Communications Officer based in Vienna, Austria. You will lead content development, media engagement, and regional communications initiatives to promote CIPE’s mission and partnerships.

The role requires coordinating with global teams, ensuring brand consistency, and reaching diverse audiences. You will craft stories, coordinate events, and manage digital platforms, driving impact storytelling and donor-facing communications while

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in communications, preferably in mission-driven private-sector, international development, or non-profit sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in digital content creation, media engagement, and storytelling.
• Integrated media skills (desired): reprography, multimedia assets, script writing and production.

Aufgaben

• Develop regional communications strategy and plan; coordinate implementation.
• Draft and edit content: success stories, blog posts, press releases, partner highlights.
• Gather quotes, photos, and video content to illustrate program impact.
• Manage regional social media channels and digital content; analyze engagement metrics.

Kenntnisse

Storytelling

Media outreach

Content creation

Cross-cultural

English writing

Social media

Brand guidelines

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Jobbeschreibung

The Center for International Private Enterprise strengthens democracy around the world through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and is affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has partnered with business leaders, policymakers and civil society to build institutions essential to democratic governance and economic opportunity. CIPE’s program areas include enterprise ecosystems, democratic governance, business advocacy, integrity and compliance and trade.

Position: Communications Officer

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Location: Vienna, Austria (Europe and Eurasia Regional Hub)

Scope: CIPE is seeking a Communications Officer who will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing a regional communications strategy that effectively promotes CIPE’s mission, programs, and partnerships. This role supports internal and external communications, contributes to content creation, maintains consistency in branding and messaging, and ensures alignment with CIPE’s global communications policies.

The Communication Officer will play a key role in capturing and sharing impact stories, promoting partner achievements, managing digital content,ensuring messaging is reaching broader and key constituencies, and engaging local and international audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development and Storytelling

• Draft compelling content including success stories, human-interest features, blog posts, press releases, and partner highlights.
• Collect, write, and edit regional program updates for use in global communications materials and reports.
• Collaborate with program teams and partners to gather quotes, photos, and video content that illustrate program impact.
• Ensure all content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational messaging and brand standards.

Media and Public Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with regional media outlets and journalists to increase CIPE’s visibility.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and talking points for regional events and announcements.
• Monitor local media coverage and prepare media summaries or reports for internal use.
• Coordinate public events, media briefings, and communication campaigns in partnership with regional staff and partners.

Digital and Social Media Management

• Support the management and content development for CIPE’s regional social media channels, where applicable.
• Create and schedule multimedia content (graphics, short videos, visuals) for digital platforms.
• Analyze engagement metrics to adjust content strategies and optimize performance.
• Contribute regional content to CIPE’s global website and social media platforms.
• Increase social media reach by 10% in the first 18 months.

Communications Strategy and Coordination

• Collaborate with the External Relations and Innovation and Strategic Engagement departments to create a regional communications strategy and plan.
• Implement regional communications plans that align with CIPE’s global strategy.
• Provide communications guidance to program and partner staff, including templates, messaging, and brand guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of outreach strategies that target stakeholders, donors, partners, and the public.
• Coordinate with CIPE headquarters communications staff to ensure consistency across all platforms and materials.

Branding, Visibility, and Compliance

• Create and execute on communications objectives that elevate CIPE’s profile and program impact while demonstrating how CIPE delivers against donor priorities.
• Ensure all regional communication materials and events follow CIPE and donor branding and visibility guidelines and regulations.
• Support documentation and branding requirements for donor reporting, including visual content and success stories.
• Maintain a repository of branded templates, communication materials, and media assets.
• Assist staff and partners with branding questions and provide training or resources when needed.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in communications, preferably around mission-driven efforts in the private-sector, international development, and/or non-profit sectors
• Demonstrated experience in digital content creation, media engagement, and storytelling
• Integrated media skills: reprography, multimedia comms asset development, script writing and production, etc. (desired)
• Ability to collaborate across time zones to deliver communications priorities on time to the appropriate audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills in English; fluency in additional regional languages is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with social media tools, website content management systems, and email marketing platforms.
• Basic design and video editing skills using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and experience working with international teams and local partners.