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Population Media Center is a global sustainability non-profit and production partner that creates popular entertainment for universal social and environmental good. PMC’s award-winning TV and radio series, broadcast in the US and 50+ countries, have proven positively life-changing for more millions of people around the world. By empowering audiences, and especially women and girls, through transformative storytelling that addresses fundamental threats to global sustainability where it matters most—in human hearts and minds—we inspire entire communities to choose a healthier, more equitable, and flourishing world for all.
At Population Media Center, we’re a group of lifelong learners ready to challenge norms and shift perspectives. We’re curious and open-minded, always connecting with our global colleagues and partners. Together, we’re creating a sustainable future with equal rights for all.
Our tight-knit teams of creatives, social scientists, and advocates are highly specialized individuals. We’re empowered with autonomy and creativity in day-to-day work and energized by our mission to deliver measurable, meaningful community empowerment.
We always roll the credits, ensuring everyone in our interconnected team of talent feels seen, supported, and appreciated. Our future does not solely depend on the stories we create, but also depends on everyone who contributes to creating them.
Population Media Center is more than an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability with respect to employment, volunteer opportunities, or participation in our programs and events. We actively seek diverse candidates who share our mission and values, and we explicitly encourage a diverse pool of applicants by soliciting referrals and through targeted job postings.
As embodied in the work of our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Committee (IDEA), our commitment extends beyond the hiring process as we seek to provide the best possible experience to our employees by:
We care deeply about our teams and the people who make those teams so enjoyable and effective. We also care about building a more representative and inclusive workplace, bringing forward a diversity of perspectives and experiences.
All recruitments at Population Media Center are conducted by the team manager and a hiring committee of colleagues from PMC leadership and from teams with whom the new employee will work most closely. Since most PMC positions are suitable for remote work, we create virtual meeting experiences via Zoom Meeting technology throughout the interview process. Interviews are designed to be interactive to permit applicants to demonstrate their skills and knowledge through review of writing samples and applicant presentations, wherever appropriate. Every search is designed with support from the HR Administrator to ensure that it is conducted in a manner that is consistent with the PMC Hiring Process.
PMC is looking for an experienced international development/public health professional to lead research efforts that ensure PMC collects rigorous impact data using optimal methods.
Leading the Technical Research Unit (TRU), the director is engaged in all aspects of research study design: writing proposals, developing surveys, collaborating with partners and external researchers, managing data collection and analysis, and working with PMC staff to share results. This position supports strategic improvements to PMC’s Theory of Change, the process for creating, monitoring, and evaluating radio serial dramas and other media to determine how best to visualize and communicate data. The position involves travel to developing countries where PMC programs are active.
PMC is especially interested in hiring individuals who can contribute to our diversity and further the achievement of our Vision: A Sustainable Planet with Equal Rights for All. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter what they can offer to help us achieve and maintain this goal.
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Submit cover letter and resume to jobs@populationmediacenter.org. Review of applications and interviewing will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
We care deeply about our teams and the people who make those teams so enjoyable and effective. We also care about building a representative and inclusive workplace, bringing forward a diversity of perspectives and experiences.
All in-country recruitments at Population Media Center are conducted by a hiring committee of colleagues from the PMC International Programs team. Country staff are hired for contract positions. Since most PMC positions are suitable for remote work, we create virtual meeting experiences via Zoom Meeting technology throughout the interview process. Interviews are designed to be interactive to permit applicants to demonstrate their skills and knowledge. Every search is designed with support from the PMC Headquarters office to ensure that it is conducted in a manner that is consistent with the PMC Hiring Process.
An Intern must have:
Please reference the internship position for which you are applying in your application, the approximate number of hours per week you are hoping to work, and your preferred start and stop dates.
Population Media Center encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Multi-lingual applicants, especially those with French language proficiency, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit the following:
Please email all items to jobs@populationmedia.org. All applications will be acknowledged by the HR Administrator and forwarded to department managers for consideration.
PMC internships generally fall into one of five departments depending on availability. The summaries below are a general description of types of work and are not a guarantee of an available internship in that department at any given time.
As a research intern, you’ll support the different data collection, analysis, and visualization efforts managed by PMC’s Technical Research Unit (TRU). Examples of these tasks include:
As an International Programs intern, you provide administrative support to the International Programs department, while getting an overview of how PMC programs are implemented. The most common duties and tasks include: