Communications Manager – Bangladesh

Job Description

Title: Communications Manager – Bangladesh

Company Name: Pure Earth Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 130000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years

• 5 to 8 years

• 5-8 years of experience in communications, social media campaign, audio-visual scripting and materials development, training, stakeholder engagement, and event management

• Bachelor’s degree in relevent subjects. Background or degree in media and communication, environment or public health is a plus

• Experience in crafting and executing holistic online and offline communication strategies with a variety of audiences and goals

• A passion for creating engaging content across all media channels

• Demonstrated news judgment and media relations skill

• Experience with website content management (especially WordPress) is a plus

• Experience with basic graphic design or design softwares/applications (such as Canva) and newsletter applications (Mailchimp) is required

• Experience with audio-visual productions and understanding on video editing components

• Experience with photography, and video editing is a plus

ABOUT PURE EARTH:

Pure Earth (www.pureearth.org) is a leading global environmental health nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving lives and protecting the planet by reducing disease-causing pollution and cleaning up toxic hot spots in low- and middle-income countries. Since its inception in 1999, Pure Earth and its field teams have completed more than 120 projects in 27 countries with pragmatic, cost-effective solutions. Pure Earth prioritizes actions that protect the developing brains and bodies of children and pregnant women living in toxic hot spots with a specific emphasis on lead and mercury exposure. Partnering with governments, communities, and industry leaders, Pure Earth aims to elevate pollution as a global priority, create sustainable change, and support a healthier future.

Pure Earth aims to become a leader driving awareness, interest and action on pollution and health issues by working with government and communities in the country and across the region.

Pure Earth is seeking a Communications Manager for the Bangladesh office. The successful candidate will be a reliable, deadline-driven, strategist and creator, with deep experience developing online and offline awareness and advocacy campaigns and using digital tools to successfully engage national and global audiences, driving awareness, engagement, and partnerships. 

The Communications Manager is responsible for:

Assisting the team in executing the strategic communications plan for the Pure Earth Bangladesh office, including but not limited to:

Social Media Management

• Maintain Pure Earth Bangladesh's social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)

• Develop daily content (text, images) that is thought-provoking and engaging to increase the reach, following, and visibility in the social channels

• Follow the monthly editorial calendars, develop and share posts on all Pure Earth’s Bangladesh social media channels

• Support in implementing the digital media campaigns by providing support in research, concept development, content writing, graphic design, scheduling the posts, and monitoring the analytics

• Translate the global content and different research documents and adopt it into the country context to make it communicable with the local audience

• Study different research reports and news articles to gather facts; transform them into an effective message to reach out to the wider audience

Website Management, Newsletter, Blogs, Reports

• Maintain the Bangladesh office web content on the Pure Earth HQ website. Continually update the website to reflect program activities and enhance accessibility using best practices in user experience.  

• Produce and disseminate newsletter and blog stories for Pure Earth subscribers on a regular basis

AV Scripts and Materials Development

• Coordinate and develop write-up, publication, and promotion of the project materials (booklets. Brochures, posters, etc.) including design and printing, including work with communication agencies/vendors

• Develop audio-visual materials from start to finish including writing scripts, and subtitles, editing, and ensure quality delivery of the project by incorporating the feedback of the team and associated partners

Media Engagement and Monitoring

• Develop press releases for different events and activities of Pure Earth Bangladesh

• Communicate with the reporters on regular basis to develop a strong network and support them with necessary information

• Conduct regular media screening and document relevant news reports

Media Asset Management

• Assist in the organization and storage of all media files using internal Pure Earth platforms (Dropbox, Resource Space, Google drive)

Capturing Field Stories:

• Visit the project fields and document the human stories and project outcomes

• Conduct interviews with the community people and local leaders

• Support the communication efforts in the project field as required

Event Management:

• Coordinate with the various vendors and develop contracts 

• Assist in the development of visibility materials for all events

• Document the outcomes and best practices of different events in appropriate mediums

 Miscellaneous:

• Look for innovative online platforms that can be utilized to tell stories, and disseminate research findings and key messages of Pure Earth

• Establish relationships with social media influencers and members of the press

• Join regular meetings and field visits

• Provide support in any activity as required and instructed by the supervisor

Qualifications & Experience:

The candidate will have a proven record of successful online and offline campaigns, user engagement, and a demonstrated ability to react to current events.

WORK SUPERVISION:

The Communications Manager will work under the supervision of Country Director.

WORK LOCATION:

Office located in House: 3/3, Block E, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Domestic travel is required for field visits per project needs.

CONTRACT DURATION:

12-months (One year) full-time consultant position, with the high possibility of annual renewal.

SALARY: Monthly BDT 130,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2025.

We will be conducting a rolling screening process, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

TENTATIVE DATE OF JOINING:

The selected candidate should ideally be available to join by October 2025. Preference will be given to candidates who are ready for immediate joining.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.