Technical Specialist - Media and Communications

Job Description

Title: Technical Specialist - Media and Communications

Company Name: Save the Children

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor/Honors

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field eg Journalism, Media Relations/ Communications with solid computer skills, basic social media analytics knowledge, and strong documentation and communication background.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At least 30 years

• Minimum 3+ years in journalism, communications, or media relations with proven success in securing media coverage and handling press activities.

• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Bangla, with strong content development abilities (writing, photography, AV).

• Strong understanding of the local and national media landscape, with established media contacts and experience managing social media platforms.

• Ability to work independently under pressure, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate across teams effectively.

Contract Type: Contractual till 31 December 2026 |

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

The Opportunity

The incumbent will work directly with the Head of Communications, Media, and Campaign to identify and proactively develop relationships with influential Bangladesh media (Cox’s Bazar), write / guide newsworthy press materials for both national and international media.

The incumbent will also produce quality information and documentation targeted at both internal and external audiences. Internal communications will focus on updating the response situation report, providing response updates for the CD, DCD, Head of CMC and Head of Cox’s Bazar when needed. External communications will focus on coordinating and producing donor briefing papers. S/he will be further responsible for collecting case studies (both written and AV), success stories and documenting programmes when needed. S/he will also be responsible for coordinating high-level visits in particular and other content gathering visits.

The incumbent will also work closely with the Communications and Media Manager in the Asia Regional Office.