WWF International, Head of Media Relations
WWF International in Gland (near Geneva), Switzerland.
Required Qualifications
Required Skills and Competencies
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
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.orgPlease make sure you add the following reference in your e-mail subject line: Head of Media Relations
Deadline for applications: July 9th 2012
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