Manager, Media and Public Relations

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

TI’s Communications Department is responsible for conceptualising and producing internal and external communications strategies and materials for global reach along with tailored communications tools for regional and thematic programmes.

Focus areas for the Media and Public Relations unit include: event management, issues and crisis management, marketing, media and public relations, multimedia, as well as social media.

This is an opportunity to make a visible and valuable contribution to the fight against corruption and help improve the lives of its millions of victims around the world.

Job Description

Main function: Manager, Media and Public Relations

Reporting lines: Reports to the Director of Communications

Contract: 2-year contract, with possibility for extension

Starting date: As soon as possible

Location: Berlin, Germany

Principal responsibilities:

• Develop strategies and provide media relations guidance for global and regional/project work
• Manage/produce editorial content of front page of the website
• Provide counsel to senior management on messaging and media relations
• Develop proactive media relations work within the framework of the new global strategy
• Establish and build relationships with key journalists covering corruption, governance, financial and development issues
• Oversee social media outreach
• Oversee and/or draft communication products such as key messages, press releases, speeches, articles, op-eds, website features and adverts
• Manage press launches of TI’s global indices and publications plus arrange conferences, press briefings and spokesperson media interviews
• Participate in the Editorial Committee, a quality-control and strategic group that oversees all major publications
• Identify marketing opportunities to convey the organisation´s brand and messages to target audiences
• Manage the Officers and support staff of Media and Public Relations unit, providing guidance on daily tasks and long-term projects,, training, appraisal and recruitment

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Extensive experience in communications and in a management position
• Excellent oral and written communications in English; fluency in Spanish an advantage.
• Excellent writing skills, and creative approach to communications.
• Solid understanding of media; political awareness and ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy.
• Solid experience in drafting communications strategies and responding to emerging issues
• Strong communications, research and analytical skills, and ability to rapidly analyse and integrate information from varied sources.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of and interest in corruption and development issues.
• Dynamic self starter; highly motivated, comfortable in taking initiative and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Organised, dependable, highly articulate and discreet.

Other information about the post and duty station:
Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support.

Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To apply:

Qualified candidates should submit an application in English via email, to:

mediamanagerjob@transparency.org

The subject line should include your full name and the job title.

A cover / motivation letter as well as all additional information on salary expectations should be included in the body of the email. Please reduce attachments to CV only. Applications without a cover / motivation letter will not be considered.

The closing date for this position is 6 May 2011. Applications received by this date will take priority; however, late applications may be considered if the position has not been filled.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org.