Job Description

Job Description

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WaterAid is the #1 international non-profit exclusively focused on bringing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education (WASH) to the children and families who need it most. Our global WASH programs, led and maintained by the communities where we work, arent a quick fix. We strive for long-term access to WASH that transform lives.

WaterAid is seeking an experienced PR, media and marketing professional to support the successful execution of a fast-moving, major campaign this summer. From July-September 2025 , the consultant will serve on the frontline of the campaign, translating strategy to tactics that maximize WaterAid's efforts and expertise across its media, PR, comms, marketing and fundraising teams.

The ideal candidate will be a digitally savvy storyteller and writer, with both proven experience in PR, communications, and/or media relations, ideally within the non-profit sector or with fundraising campaigns, as well as a strong understanding of the US digital media landscape. Ideally, this consultant will be bilingual (Spanish/ English) and based in the New York City area (but we welcome qualified candidates from across the United States).

The Consultant will:

• Serve as first point of contact between WaterAid and inbound media inquiries; triage and route quickly and effectively.
• Serve as first point of contact between WaterAid and media agency(ies) to track and coordinate priority actions and ensure follow-through, proactively identify and escalate concerns or risks where needed
• Draft and editing reactive press statements, proactive press releases, media alerts, FAQ and internal comms pieces to support media narratives and organizational storytelling.
• Manage background and prep materials for stakeholders, as needed.
• Support the global colleagues to stay on top of the fast-moving external environment, digital and pop culture moments to garner and maximize the campaign spotlight.
• Coordinate with digital, content, and advocacy colleagues and campaigns and communications leads, support alignment and execution; monitor the external agenda in the US, flagging potential risks and looking for opportunities to respond and promote the campaign.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and difference for the benefit of our employees, our mission, and the communities we serve. WaterAid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We value diverse experiences and will also consider qualified applications from those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system in accordance with the NYC Commission on Human Rights Guidance on the Fair Chance Act.

WaterAid is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all individuals, including the people in communities in which we work, staff, volunteers, contractors, and partners. Any form of abuse is not tolerated.

Apply :

Please submit your resume and portfolio - at minimum, two writing samples (ideally, a press release and a PR or campaign strategy) that showcase your strategic thinking and performance - no later than July 7, 2025 .

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