Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. 

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking Sr. Coordinator, Executive Story Support and Story Operations to play a key role in sourcing high-impact story content to support IJM’s CEO’s Office and broader organizational storytelling needs.

Positioned at the intersection of strategic communications, project management and content governance, this role ensures that compelling, policy-compliant stories are readily available for executive speeches, presentations and internal or external communications.

As a trusted partner to the CEO’s Office, the Sr. Coordinator proactively identifies and curates stories that align with IJM’s strategic messaging. They also enable global teams by supporting the management of the global story pipeline and the implementation and adoption of the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system. This includes ensuring effective use of the DAM and recommending resonant stories to internal stakeholders.

This position is preferred to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) and located in the Washington, DC area. We are open to reviewing non-local candidates and considering the role to be remote. The position reports to the Manager, Global Content and Story Operations and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Responsibilities

Executive Story Sourcing & Support

• Identify and curate high-impact stories to support CEO communications.

• Demonstrate creativity and strong storytelling acumen to deliver accurate, emotionally compelling, and visually supported narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

• Create and support the development of PowerPoint decks that communicate stories effectively.

• Maintain up-to-date reference folders of executive-approved stories.

• Fulfill CEO Office story requests promptly and thoughtfully.

• Ensure accessibility of assets in alignment with IJM’s content policies, release and consent documentation and accessibility standards.

• Source stories for specific campaigns or media opportunities in collaboration with PR, social media and executive teams.

• Recommend relevant stories to IJM teams as needed, that align with communications goals.

Story Operations & DAML Support

• Support the organization and governance of IJM’s DAM system.

• Upload, tag and curate story content and media as needed.

• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent taxonomy and tagging practices.

• Review and flag content opportunities and gaps, as well as content that may not meet compliance and quality standards.

• Partner with the Manager, Global Content & Story Operations to optimize workflows and systems.

• Curate content that supports storytelling aligned with IJM’s strategic priorities.

• Help drive DAM system adoption as a trusted and widely used tool across IJM.

• Provide project management support (timelines, tracking, logistics), for story-related projects.

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate between the CEO’s Office, Global Story and Regional Communications teams to ensure shared visibility of key stories and strategic themes.

• Provide administrative and project support to the Manager, Global Content & Story Operations.

• Support and occasionally lead onboarding or training for staff accessing the DAM system.

Compliance and Accessibility

• Uphold IJM’s ethical storytelling standards in all executive-facing content.

• Ensure all story content shared with or by the CEO’s Office is culturally sensitive, trauma-informed and properly consented. Consult with Regional Communications leaders to align with local con