Communications Officer, Multimedia Job at World Bank in Washington

Overview

Communications Officer, Multimedia – IFC, World Bank Group. Location: Washington, DC, United States. Term: 3 years. International Recruitment. Closing date: 9/19/2025 at 11:59pm UTC. Language requirements: English (required), French preferred.

Build a career with impact. The World Bank Group (WBG) is a partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. IFC, the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets, works in more than 100 countries to create markets and opportunities. The Multimedia Communications Officer coordinates and leads technical production of visual and audio storytelling, supervises a team of multimedia storytellers, and reports to the IFC Content Lead.

This role is ideal for someone with substantial hands-on experience producing professional video, photo, and/or audio content, with experience directing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The role requires creativity and delivery of measurable impact. The person will mentor colleagues, champion innovative ideas, and set the standard for multimedia communications excellence across the institution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead high-quality multimedia production for IFC, aligned with WBG priorities and timing across channels. Drive innovative formats, storytelling techniques, and visual design to maximize engagement and understanding of complex initiatives.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams — including staff, consultants, and vendors — that film, record, and edit stories. Provide guidance and mentorship to communications colleagues, fostering excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Shoot, record, and edit content as needed.
• Serve as a leader within the Content team, acting as deputy to the Content Lead and representing the team in leadership meetings as needed.
• Coordinate multimedia resource planning for the team, providing regional and other support as needed.
• Provide quality assurance and set standards for multimedia production at IFC.
• Oversee IFC’s photo archive and help build photo and video archives.
• Build capacity and improve the quality of IFC visual and audio storytelling, encouraging experimentation with new and creative approaches. Coach and lead multimedia training sessions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and eight or more years of experience in multimedia and broadcast journalism and visual storytelling.
• Recent experience supervising multimedia teams and projects.
• 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.
• Proven track record of leading multimedia campaigns from concept to delivery and evaluation, with measurable impact on engagement and outcomes.
• Ability to translate complex concepts, strategies, and investments into clear and compelling multimedia for diverse audiences.
• Exceptional video shooting and editing experience; experience with audio storytelling is a plus. Portfolio should demonstrate versatility across formats and channels, particularly video. Strong scriptwriting and editing required.
• Proven ability to lead, take initiative, foster collaboration, mentor colleagues, and contribute to a high-performance team culture.
• Experience working in an international, multicultural environment with sensitivity to cultural nuances and organizational context.

WBG Culture Attributes

• Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
• Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

Core Competencies and Benefits

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 an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the World Bank Group and IFC, including our values and inspiring stories.