Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overall strategy in getting HRW coverage for Asia-related work in the international, regional, and local media, as well as getting other HRW work placed in Asia-based media.
• Identify opportunities for media and advocacy outreach in Asia based on programmatic interest and advocacy goals; respond to media queries and liaise with media in Asia and assist with general media response during crises;
• Draft and edit pitch materials to reporters, editors, television and podcast producers, newsletter authors, influencers, and other content producers;
• Pitch HRW’s reports, op-eds, and other materials to key media outlets in Asia, foreign correspondents covering the region, and key individuals with influential audiences, such as podcasters, vloggers, newsletter writers, and other influencers;
• Maintain a calendar of key advocacy and news pegs in Asia and follow news developments in the region to identify opportunities for advocacy and media outreach;
• Draft and edit HRW media products to fit house style and prepare for distribution;
• Maintain HRW’s media and influence networks in Asia, through regular meetings with journalists, editors, influencers, content producers, outreach trips, and regular phone and email contact;
• Organize news conferences, media interviews, and briefings for HRW staff;
• Conduct regular research and horizon scanning to ensure HRW is at the cutting edge of communications in the region, and is present on the most influential platforms and channels;
• Serve as thought partner and work with researchers and directors to cultivate relationships with journalists and content producers;

Requirements

• Education : A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in communications, media, journalism, marketing, human rights, or similar related field is required.
• An advanced degree is desirable.

Preferred

• An advanced degree is desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience working in international human rights and familiarity with international human rights law is highly desirable.