Communication Coordinator

Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Summary

Division: Communication and Engagement Division (CED)

The Communication Coordinator supports the Communication Team Leader in delivering day-to-day communication activities, including content development, PR and media coordination, multimedia production, digital campaigns, and stakeholder engagement. The role helps ensure consistent, high-quality communication that strengthens SDF’s visibility and credibility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Content Development & Editorial Support:
• Draft, edit, and finalize press releases, articles, speeches, social media content, and other communication materials.
• Ensure consistent messaging, tone, and branding, and translate or adapt content between Khmer and English as required.
• PR, Media & Digital Communication:
• Monitor media coverage and digital engagement, and provide insights for improvement.
• Support the implementation of PR campaigns and communication plans across traditional and digital media.
• Prepare media materials and coordinate with journalists, media outlets, and partners.
• Coordinate content across SDF’s social media and digital platforms.
• Video Production & Multimedia Content:
• Develop concepts, storylines, and scripts for videos, interviews, and multimedia content.
• Coordinate filming and post-production to showcase SDF programmes, beneficiaries, and impact.
• Support SDF’s podcast development and production by coordinating topics, guests, schedules, scripts, and recording arrangements.
• Ensure podcast content aligns with SDF’s communication priorities.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Representation:
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather information and support engagement with external stakeholders, including partners and media.
• Represent SDF at relevant meetings, workshops, and events when assigned by the Communication Team Leader or supervisor
• Undertake other tasks as assigned by line supervisor in support of SDF objectives

Languages

• English - Fluent
• Khmer - Fluent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, International Relations, or a related field as a minimum

Work History

• Experience in communications, PR, content development, or journalism (preferably in government, development, international, or corporate settings) for 3 to 5 years

General & Technical Skills

• Professional proficiency in Khmer and English, including translation and editorial writing.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Knowledge of multimedia, digital media, and AI productivity tools.
• Understanding of brand consistency and content strategy.

Soft Skills

• Strong coordination and time management.
• Effective stakeholder communication.
• High attention to detail.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.