At Devex, our vision is to do more good for more people in the global development community. We are a media platform that connects more than one million development professionals with news, jobs, content series, events, and funding.
The Devex Partnerships team is an integral part of the Devex news function. Through content sponsored by or created with input from our partners - leading NGOs, foundations, corporations, aid agencies and more - we help our audience better understand and advance key development issues. We do this through events, content series, visual stories, surveys, and much more.
About youDo you have 3+ years' experience devising media events, drafting concept notes, identifying and securing speakers, engaging with partners, and working with project managers to produce high-quality, editorially driven events and content? Do you have demonstrable interest or professional experience in the global development or humanitarian aid sectors? And are you excited to be a part of a mission-driven media company that has an open, teamwork-focused culture? Then read on.
You are a highly organised, detail-oriented team player with excellent communication skills. You thrive in an environment where you own your work (but you get the support you need) and show a can-do attitude. And you always strive to create engaging and impactful content to bring about positive change.
Job descriptionWhat you will do here In your first 30 days you will:
Get to know your colleagues on the news partnerships team and how they workCollaborate on an editorial event brief and work with the team to identify, select and secure speakers, and build out programming for an upcoming eventLearn and master our internal tools and processes.By the time you finish your first year you will have:
Worked on a series of standalone events and partner segments around high-profile moments including the World Health Assembly, the UN General Assembly, COP28, Davos and Devex World!Written and co-ordinated takeaways, Q&As, and filmed social clipsDeveloped and maintained strong relations with partners, colleagues and freelance vendors.Required qualificationsNative level of English, spoken and writtenProfessional experience with media events, communications or journalismA Bachelor's degree from an accredited universityWork authorisation in SpainAbility to travel internationally 2-3 weeks per yearNice-to-havesExperience in the global development or humanitarian aid sectorsA Master's degree from an accredited universityProfessional audiovisual or social media experienceAnother language (French, Spanish or Arabic preferred)Additional InformationBeing part of the Devex team is a partnership. We strive to make Devex a place where you can thrive and do your most inspirational work. Here are a few benefits we offer:
Flexible work hours23 days' paid vacation plus public holidays.Two company-wide breaks of 1 week to rest and rechargeTwo learning days plus learning stipendTwo YAY days to adventure as you likePrivate health and dental insurance with Adeslas PlusFirst-time consultation with a tax specialistAccess to coaching with the MoreHappi platformPet-friendly officeSnacks and team lunches in the officeTeam building activitiesInterview process- Hirevue
- Interview with hiring manager
- Take home challenge
- Other interviews with team members
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