Communications Officer (Lead, Multimedia) Job #: req34254 Organization: IFC Sector: Communications Grade: GG Term Duration:ย 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): French Closing Date: 9/19/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.ย The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.
Within IFC Communications, the Corporate Communications Content team creates compelling narratives and multimedia assets that tell the World Bank Groupโs private sector development and impact story and communicate the role of the private sector in development. The Content team oversees IFCโs immersive storytelling, photography, video production, and audio storytelling, as well as IFCโs multimedia studio.
The Multimedia Communications Officer will coordinate and lead technical production, including visual and audio storytelling. The Multimedia Communications Officer will work with colleagues across IFC and the broader World Bank Group, providing expert guidance and direction on multimedia content. The Multimedia Communications Officer will supervise a team of multimedia storytellers and report to the IFC Content Lead.
This role is ideal for someone who has substantial hands-on experience producing professional video, photo, and/or audio content, and who has experience directing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The role requires creativity and the delivery of measurable impact. As a member of a high-performing, collaborative team, the person in the role will mentor and guide colleagues, champion innovative ideas, and help set the standard for multimedia communications excellence across the institution.
Scope of Work
The IFC Multimedia Lead will work seamlessly with communications colleagues across the WBG to coordinate and lead high-quality multimedia production for IFC, while driving alignment with WBG priorities. The position may require some travel. Specific roles and responsibilities include:ย
โข ย Work with the Content Lead, members of the Content team, and a broad range of stakeholders to source, design, and produce engaging visual and audio multimedia that are aligned with WBG priorities, and that are strategically timed, audience-focused, and coordinated across channels. Champion and drive the use of innovative formats, storytelling techniques, and visual design to maximize engagement and understanding of complex initiatives.โข ย Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams โ including staff, consultants, and vendors โ that film, record, and/or collect and edit stories. Provide guidance and mentorship to communications colleagues, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement.โข ย Shoot, record, and edit content as needed.ย โข ย Serve as a leader within the Content team, acting as deputy to the Content Lead, representing the team with leadership and in meetings and groups as needed.โข ย Coordinate multimedia resource planning for the team, providing multimedia support regionally and elsewhere as needed.โข ย Provide quality assurance and set standards for multimedia production at IFC.โข ย Oversee IFCโs photo archive and help build IFC's photo and video archives.ย โข ย Build capacity and improve the quality of IFC visual and audio storytelling, encouraging and experimenting with new and creative ways to tell IFC stories. Coach and teach others and lead multimedia training sessions.
Selection Criteria
โข ย Masterโs degree and eight or more years of experience in multimedia and broadcast journalism and visual storytelling.โข ย Recent experience supervising multimedia teams and projects.โข ย Several years of experience as a video producer or editor at a major broadcasting network; more than broadcast freelance, agency, or partnerships experience is required.โข ย Demonstrated recent track record of leading recent multimedia campaigns from concept to delivery and evaluation, with measurable impact on engagement and organizational outcomes.โข ย Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts, strategies, and investments into clear and compelling multimedia for diverse audiences.ย โข ย Exceptional video shooting and editing experience; experience with audio storytelling is a plus. Portfolio should demonstrate versatility across formats and channels, but particularly video. Strong script writing and editing is also required.ย โข ย Proven ability to lead and take initiative, as well as foster collaboration, mentor colleagues, and contribute to a high-performance team culture.โข ย Experience working in an international, multicultural environment, with sensitivity to cultural nuances and organizational context.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency โ Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking โ Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability โ Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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