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Corporate Marketing Communications Fellowship

Program: Communications

Reporting to: SVP of Communications

Full-Time, Exempt

Year-long Fellowship

Annual Salary: $64,790 (plus full-time benefits package)

Location: Remote/Hybrid (New York, NY)

Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Human Rights Communication department seeks a Corporate Marketing Communications Fellow for an immersive writing and marketing cross-platform content creation opportunity to champion awareness building for the organizations’ RFK Compass Investors and Workplace Dignity programs in the global business community. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, self-starter with an eye for detail, strong organizational skills, as well as a knack for making complex subjects interesting and relatable. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career or recent graduate that is interested in developing a career within the marketing communications space with a focus on purpose-driven businesses and DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility).

How to Apply:

• In your cover letter or email please include how you heard about this role and why you’re interested in this position.
• Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Your Name + Corporate Marketing Fellowship” in the subject heading.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Communications team’s lead at Compass Investor conferences and events where responsibilities would includes attending all conference sessions; creating daily event recap emails for attendees highlighting key themes, speaker quotes photos, and pertinent event updates; and capturing content to be used on RFKHR.org and in future event marketing efforts.
• Flag industry best practices and keep tabs on industry-driven conversations relating to the work of these programs to incorporate into content creation.
• Oversee the development of RFK Compass Investors and Workplace Dignity sections of RFKHR.org into robust destinations for global business leaders.
• Lead cross-channel content creation efforts for the RFK Compass Investors’ and RFK Workplace Dignity program.
• Assist with social media content management for each program, with a specific focus on creating content for and cultivating an audience on LinkedIn.

A successful candidate must have the following skills and experiences:

• Teamwork, you are able to build positive relationships with your colleagues and are willing to help others;
• Inclusive, you’re excited to work with people who have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives from your own.
• Attention to detail, you’re able to scope out errors and willing to fix mistakes;
• Ability to work with C-suite executives in finance, non-profit and/or philanthropy
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and digital systems similar to Airtable and Mailchimp;
• Awareness and interest in current events and issues relating to human rights;
• Strong writing, editing, research, and fact checking skills;
• Innovative thinking, willingness to voice your opinions, and a strong work ethic are essential;
• Understanding of business, finance and private capital markets industry information and having the ability to translate it into clear, concise and compelling content
• Flexible, patient, and ability to stay gracious under pressure;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• At least one year of experience within marketing, communications or journalism with an interest in business and/or finance/investor engagement
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information;

Preferred but not required qualifications:

• Journalism experience such as working with a college/local newspaper, website or blog;
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce is a plus but not required.

Availability and Compensation:

• The annual base salary for this role is $64,790 plus full-time employee benefits;
• This is a one-year full-time fellowship (37.5 hours per week) starting Summer 2023 until Summer 2024.

Benefits and other Perks:

• A College Saveup/Loan PayDown program with an automatic $200/monthly contribution for any current loans or future loans.
• RFKHR understands the importance of financial planning and saving:
• Flexibility and independence to help manage your work and home life: Staff have the ability to work from home or telecommute (post-COVID). During the pandemic, staff have a $500 remote supplies fund they have access to help create a more functional and comfortable work from home environment.
• RFKHR values your health: RFK Human Rights covers 100% of individual-only costs of our platinum medical, dental, vision benefits, and subsidizes the cost for dependent coverage.
• An automatic monthly cell phone & internet speed stipend of $125/monthly to offset any phone & internet expenses.
• RFKHR loves to celebrate human rights advocates and our hard work! We do so by hosting award ceremonies, galas, summer outings, holiday parties, potlucks, domestic and international staff retreats, and spur-of-the-moment social outings.
• RFKHR values your growth: RFK Human Rights provides an annual $2,000 professional development stipend to all full-time staff to use towards any courses, conferences, or training that would further one's professional learning and development. As well as professional development days/hours to complete these courses.
• Employees receive a $1,000 benefits card each calendar year to use towards food and home & life purchases to help support work from home needs.

No phone calls, please. RFK Human Rights will contact qualified candidates directly.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer and believes we are stronger and more effective by working internally and externally with people of all abilities, diverse backgrounds, and a range of perspectives, particularly those who have historically been marginalized or underrepresented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We do not discriminate in our hiring practices and in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seek a diverse applicant pool. If you're in need of an accommodation at any time during the application and hiring process please contact us by emailing your request to [email protected] with the subj. line "Accommodation Request". Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Having documents in alternate formats or read aloud
• Having interviews in a more accessible location/format