Public and External Relations Director SAC

Slovak Atlantic Commission

Bratislava, Slovakia

Main duties and responsibilities:

Overall responsibility:

Coordinate the relations of the Slovak Atlantic Commission with the public, the media and key stakeholders from the private, public and non-governmental sector, on both the national and international level. Supporting the Commissions programs and projects in their external relations.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Create a communication strategy for the Commission and key projects, including identification of objectives, messages, audiences, tools and timescales and evaluation metrics.
• Implement the strategy in the Commission, its programs and projects.
• Evaluate and update the strategy.
• Foster relationships with local and foreign media.
• Expand the Commission’s social media presence and be responsible for updating social media pages.
• Manage the voice and content of the Commission’s websites and email newsletters.
• Prepare press releases and briefings
• Organise events for the media and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare promotional material about the organisation and its programmes and projects.
• Cooperate with contractors on projects.

Reports to:

• Director for External Relations

Consults with:

• Secretary General.
• Deputy Secretary General.Programme Directors.

Requirements and qualifications:

Required qualifications:

University degree in relevant field.

Skills:

Language skills:

• Slovak – fluent
• English – fluent
• Additional languages welcome.

Computer skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

Required experience:

Experience in the field of public and external relations at least two years, preferably in an international organisation.

Personal skills and other requirements:

• We are looking for a goal-oriented individual to develop and lead our public and external relations.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, motivated, creative team player, with the ability to form define his own agenda and work independently.
• Good knowledge of the Slovak, regional and international market, key stakeholders in the media, government and NGOs.
• The ability to manage small teams of young professionals on various projects.
• Good strategic thinking and the ability to carry out strategic projects independently.
• Excellent Slovak and English writing skills are a necessity.
• The ability to come up with new ideas, projects and improvements.
• Multitasking skills: you will be responsible for the external communication of several projects at the same time.
• Networking skills.
• Existing professional contacts in the Slovak and regional media are an advantage.
• Interest and working knowledge of international relations.
• Flexibility to travel abroad for business trips and conferences.

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