Associate, Audience Engagement

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking an Associate to support the Audience Engagement division in the Media Department. This division uses a variety of digital and creative techniques to create, distribute and promote Human Rights Watch’s work across all its platforms and languages.

This position focuses on providing administrative support and is best suited for individuals interested in learning about HRW’s work and contributing to our creative services and audience engagement efforts. The position is based in New York and reports to the Director, Audience Engagement based in New York. The successful candidate must be based within commuting distance of the New York office and will be expected to keep a hybrid (in-office/remote) working schedule as needed, to carry out the tasks related to their job duties, anticipating in-office 1-2 days per week, determined by the needs of the Director, Audience Engagement.

Responsibilities:

1. Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Director of the Division and Division staff, including scheduling, managing calendars, assisting with travel arrangements, and monitoring tasks and timelines;
2. Recording and processing divisional invoices, including supporting consultant and vendor coordination;
3. Taking meeting notes and creating action items or next steps;
4. Creating and maintaining filing and archiving systems;
5. Supporting the divisional projects by attending and supporting relevant meetings, conducting desk research, assisting with translations, and other related duties;
6. Supporting on project management for divisional activities and select projects in coordination with colleagues across the organization;
7. Drafting documents, memos and workback plans as well as responding to requests for information;
8. Assisting with events such as retreats, staff meetings, and special events;
9. Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of interns; and
10. Carrying out other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience or training in a related field, is required.

Experience: 1 year of relevant work experience is required. Experience in administrative support, finance, operations and/or project management is highly desired.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required.
2. Prior office or administration experience and proficiency in computer programs including MS Office applications, especially Excel, are required.
3. Experience with Salesforce or other databases is highly desired.
4. Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple global locations are required.
5. Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail are required.
6. The ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple priorities, working effectively toward deadlines is required.
7. Experience in project management is required and experience using project management software like Asana, Monday.com or Trello is preferred.
8. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including external partners are required.
9. Strong interest in or experience with human rights issues is desirable.

Other: Applicants for this position must possess valid US work authorization.

Salary and Benefits: Human Rights Watch offers comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, an outstanding retirement savings plan and twenty (20) days of vacation per year. The salary range for this position in the United States is US $60,001 - $64,328.

How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by February 3, 2026, by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and resume, preferably as PDF files. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require accommodations during the application process, please email recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer. 

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.

Human Rights Watch offers comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, an outstanding retirement savings plan and twenty (20) days of vacation per year.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required.