Job Description

About AVPN

AVPN is a unique funders\xe2\x80\x99 network committed to building a vibrant and high-impact social investment community across Asia. AVPN\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to catalyse the movement toward a more strategic, collaborative, and outcome-focused approach to social investing, ensuring that resources are deployed as effectively as possible to address key social challenges facing Asia today and in the future.

AVPN is seeking a Senior Associate, Communications to be a part of the Marketing and Communications team. This role is perfect for someone with strong writing skills who is passionate about communications and public relations. You will report directly to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.

Responsibilities

• Support all strategic communications activities to increase brand visibility and media exposure.
• Manage and liaise with communications/PR and branding agencies across the region.
• Work with different teams in the organisation to produce integrated communications & marketing plans to support all AVPN initiatives.
• Generate thought-leadership content for senior leaders - talking points, speeches and articles.
• Write media responses, opinion editorials and press releases.
• Write and manage the Annual Review process.
• Manage content creation for AVPN Blog (write and edit original AVPN articles as well as liaise with AVPN members for guest contributions).
• Maintain media kits and media collaterals.
• Edit and proofread articles for monthly newsletter, website and video scripts.
• Provide administrative support such as collating media clip reports, social media analysis reports, purchase requests and budget monitoring.
• Support AVPN signature events and conferences.
• Assist with social media content writing and posting from time to time.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks including video and podcast editing

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have at least 2-4 years experience in communications, PR and writing. Social media and video editing experience will be an advantage.
• Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Be resourceful in terms of finding sources and asking questions on their feet.
• Be detail-oriented, thorough and meticulous.
• Be used to collaborate vertically and laterally with leadership, colleagues and clients.
• Have a strong interest in and passion for philanthropy and social investment.
• Firm MS Office, Google Suite; Adobe InDesign skills are a plus.

Application Process

Please apply through our application form. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only notify candidates who have been shortlisted.