This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in amplifying the voice of International Alert, the peacebuilding organisation focused on solving the root causes of conflict.
Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will lead in generating media coverage for the organisation with national, regional and international media. This includes coordinating the production of blogs, op-eds, letters to the editor, statements, press releases and talking points, and ensuring staff are prepared and trained for speaking to the media.
You will also be responsible for managing the creation of impactful stories about our work and the need for peacebuilding in the countries where we work. This includes coordinating the development of impact stories, photo essays, videos and other engaging methods of storytelling.
Additionally, the post-holder will play a key role in managing the organisation’s presence in strategic international events and our crisis communications.
We are looking for a candidate with a talent for presenting complex ideas in a clear, engaging and accessible way, with the confidence and knowledge to be creative with the media and tools at hand. You will have a proven track record of managing media relations for an international organisation, mentoring/training others in interview techniques and media work, and in writing and editing content for a variety of audiences.
How to Apply:
Candidates must have existing right to work in the UK.
Interviews for this position are expected to be held between the 23rd and 27th of May, 2022.
International Alert prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented people including women, people from the Global South, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled people, and other historically marginalised people.
While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
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