The ICFJ Community/Data Manager will help drive ICFJ’s strategy to identify, engage and catalyze our unparalleled global network of journalists. The manager will work to strengthen participants’ connection with ICFJ and with one another. Our goal: to offer ongoing support to the journalists in our network by building a sense of community, facilitating collaborations, and providing access to expertise and resources. We also aim to demonstrate our global reach and experience, and scale the impact of our work to benefit an even broader range of journalists and news media.
The ideal network manager candidate ideally has experience in building international associations or memberships, engaging communities on social media, and great writing and multimedia storytelling skills. The manager, supported by an assistant, will also oversee our database, ensuring that all information is up-to-date and complete. The manager will focus on:
Community Engagement
Identify participants in the network and ensure they understand the ongoing benefits of being connected with ICFJ
Develop and implement an engagement and outreach strategy to be rolled out to participants and ICFJ staff
Develop new resources to enrich members of the network (i.e., reporting grants, digital toolkits, events and research)
Assist participants seeking collaborations, resources and expertise in the network
Ensure that ICFJ Facebook groups and other social media groups (WhatsApp, Slack) stay vibrant
Organize and attend convenings, virtually or in person
Manage programs for ICFJ alumni
Storytelling and Communications
Work with management on a branding plan and language to articulate ICFJ’s network-centered strategy to ICFJ staff stakeholders. Ensure consistency of network language across website:
Surface and showcase the outstanding impact of our network in multimedia stories on ICFJ’s websites and social media
Data and Metrics
Oversee our database of journalists, ensuring that all information is up-to-date and complete
Work with external database consultant and assistant to maintain data accuracy and integrity
Be accountable for timely and accurate data collection by program staff in Salesforce
Use updated metrics to track and grow the number of people in our network and to capture their collective impact
Qualifications:
4 to 5 years of experience developing, organizing, and executing membership programs related to journalism, nonprofits or associations
Communications/social media and cause-marketing experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or a related field of study
International experience (and fluency in a second language) is a plus
An experienced storyteller and editor who can create memorable content for digital and social media
Experience with data management/database administration and familiarity with Salesforce
Strong skills in using digital/social media tools and platforms
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a strong attention to detail
Self-starter with strong management, organizational, and presentation skills
Creative strategist with an ability to effectively collaborate across teams
Good multitasker who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter with salary requirement, and three references with contact information using this form https://www.tfaforms.com/4767110: Only complete applications will be considered.
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About International Center for Journalists
ICFJ works at the nexus of journalism and technology, building the expertise and storytelling skills of reporters worldwide. Through our work, journalists are enhancing news coverage and connecting more deeply with their audiences. As a result, we are increasing the flows of reliable, trustworthy news - a cornerstone of healthy democracies. We believe that better journalism leads to better lives.
