Media Manager ONE

ONE is a campaign and advocacy organisation backed by over two and a half million people from around the world who are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. We hold world leaders to account for the promises made to the poorest, and we press them to support better policies and more effective aid and trade reform. We also work with leaders in Africa to support greater democracy, accountability and transparency so these resources can be effectively deployed. ONE has offices in Abuja, Berlin, Brussels, Johannesburg, London, Paris and Washington DC.

We are looking for a Media Manager to join our team in Brussels. This is a new role for an experienced media practitioner to help ONE achieve its advocacy and campaigns objectives through media engagement. The successful candidate will be an energetic and enthusiastic team player with extensive experience of working within a communications and media environment. Some knowledge of Africa and international development issues would be a plus.

Reports to: Brussels Director. This role will also have a dotted line report to the Media Director, Europe.

Location: Brussels. Occasional international travel may be required.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Leading on aspects of ONE’s relations with EU-specific media outlets and Brussels-based correspondents from national media in our other key markets – France, Germany and the UK - developing relationships with key journalists.
• Working with agencies where appropriate, leading on media work in other European countries as necessary
• Monitoring the media in Brussels and EU markets where ONE does not have an office, identifying trends and opportunities for ONE.
• Researching and pitching stories and interviews to print, broadcast and online media.
• Drafting and selling press releases; drafting and editing articles for publication.
• Contributing to web and social media content.
• Managing requests for media interviews.
• Responding to negative stories in the media about ONE and our issues.
• Playing a key role in the European media team, working with colleagues to ensure a co-ordinated approach to media in different markets.

Skills and competence required for the role (candidates should demonstrate how their experience meets these in their application):

• Proven track record in delivering effective media strategies;
• Demonstrable creativity and a flair for identifying interesting and newsworthy stories and successfully pitching them to a range of media outlets;
• Well-organised and able to deal confidently with media inquiries;
• A thorough understanding of the Brussels media market, as well as the requirements of different kinds of media i.e. print, TV, radio, and web. Social media experience is desirable;
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills including the ability to synthesise complicated policy issues into digestible products and to deal with both elite and popular media and specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• Excellent time management, forward planning, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines;
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills;
• Exercises good judgment in managing risks;
• A commitment to ONE’s policy priorities and a clear understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning and media work;
• Fluent English and French essential, other European languages a real advantage;
• Experience of working with high profile individuals, desirable;
• Knowledge of Africa and development issues;
• A comprehensive contacts book for Brussels-based journalists, desirable.

To apply: please email bruxelles@one.org with a CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the skills and experience outlined in the job description. Please ensure the job title is shown in the subject line.

Deadline: 9.00am GMT, Monday 16th April 2012

First and second round interviews: End of April/early May 2012

We thank all candidates for their interest, however we are only able to contact those who have been shortlisted. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Only applicants with the existing right to work within the EU will be considered.