WWF International, Head of Media Relations

WWF International in Gland (near Geneva), Switzerland.

Main responsibilities:

• manage the work of the media officers in line with agreed communications priorities
• manage content output across all media and platforms for priority international advocacy and policy conventions, meetings and events, and ensure front-line media relations at such events
• ensure WWF has adequate spokespersons on key issues, and act as spokesperson for WWF when required
• develop relations with relevant news, online and social media
• provide input into communications strategies as required
• monitor the international media agenda and provide advice as appropriate on media opportunities and emerging issues
• develop and implement strategy to raise media relations standards and capacity in the Network

What you need:

Required Qualifications

• Degree in communications, media, journalism or related subject
• At least five years' relevant professional experience

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proven success record in public relations, media relations or a related field
• Experience of working in an international environment
• Leadership and coordination skills
• Ability to deliver multiple simultaneous projects
• Articulate, creative, passionate, flexible and tenacious
• Excellent written and spoken English – other languages an advantage
• Attention to detail, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment.
• Interest in conservation and environmental issues.
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined, Engaging

How to apply?

Email a cover letter and CV to recruitments@wwfint.org

Please make sure you add the following reference in your e-mail subject line: Head of Media Relations

Deadline for applications: July 9th 2012