Associate Media and Digital Communications Officer - REMOTE

About ACLED

At ACLED, we provide accurate, accessible and timely data and analysis to better inform decisions that reduce violent conflict. We cover the globe with our data collection and analysis, offering local insights for global questions. We are a remote organization with researchers and partners located across all crises and conflicts.

The Role

As the Associate Media and Digital Communications Officer on the External Affairs Team, you will support ACLED’s media relations and digital communications work. You will help draft media materials, coordinate outreach, monitor coverage, assist with digital content creation, and ensure consistent messaging across channels. Reporting to the Media Relations Manager, you will support all media and digital communications outputs, including webinars, podcasts, and cross-platform content coordination.

You will bring strong writing skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of the media and digital landscape. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating closely with colleagues, particularly the Media Relations Manager and social media colleagues.

This position is fully remote and can be done from any location with a reliable internet. 

Specific Responsibilities

The Associate Media & Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for the following tasks:

Media Relations Support

• Draft press releases, media advisories, quotes, and background materials under the direction of the Media Relations Manager.
• Support responses to media enquiries and coordinate interviews or information requests.
• Maintain up-to-date media lists, journalist databases, and monitoring systems.
• Track media coverage and produce initial data for analysis and KPI reporting.
• Assist with preparing talking points, briefings, and messaging documents.
• Assist with media training and interview practice.

Digital Communications Support

• Work closely with social media colleagues to ensure messaging alignment across all platforms.
• Assist in designing and producing digital content, including posts, graphics, short-form videos, and multimedia assets for use on social channels.
• Help ensure digital content reflects consistent branding, accuracy, and tone.

Podcasts, Webinars, and Multimedia

• Assist with planning, recording, and editing podcasts and webinars.
• Support guest coordination, scheduling, research, and preparation of scripts or content outlines.
• Provide basic support for video production, short news clips, and other multimedia materials.

General Responsibilities

• Help produce timely content aligned with the current news cycle and ACLED’s key data releases.
• Support media training logistics and preparation of training materials.
• Participate in occasional out-of-hours work as part of a duty rota; time off in lieu will be provided.
• Travel occasionally to conferences, ACLED meetings, or to  support recording or filming projects if necessary.
  
  

Skills and Experience

ACLED is seeking applicants who have the following skills and experience:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with two to four years’ experience in media relations, digital communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate complex information into clear and engaging content.
• Understanding of the media landscape and basic principles of digital communications.
• Experience creating digital content such as social media posts, graphics, or short-form videos.
• Familiarity with audio or video editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Premiere, Descript, or similar).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, respond quickly to emerging priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent written English and strong attention to detail.
• Experience using media monitoring tools, databases, or digital analytics platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with global colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Arabic language skills.

Preferred experience   

• Experience with Asana or equivalent project management platforms.
• Experience working in a fast paced environment. 
• Experience supporting communications in academic, data-driven, or policy-focused environments.
• Experience with campaigns, event support, or cross-team content coordination.
• Basic understanding of SEO and digital analytics best practices.
• Experience with campaigns, event support, or cross-team content coordination.
• Basic understanding of SEO and digital analytics best practices.
• Additional language skills.

Terms and Conditions

• Start Date: February 2026
• Salary Band: 40,000 USD (Annually)
• Type of Position: Remote, Full-Time Employment

Application

To apply, please submit all three of the following (all of those three are required, for your application to be considered):

• Your CV, 
• A cover letter telling us why you’re qualified for the role and why you’re interested in joining our team. 
• A document with links to a portfolio you’ve worked on that showcases your best work. 

If you’re shortlisted, as a next step we’ll invite you to complete a brief exercise.

Further information on ACLED is available online at acleddata.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are advised to apply early.

For more information, please review the Applicant FAQs.