ActionAid Senior Media Officer
SALARY: £37,063 p.a. pro rata
CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract - 9 months
(2 January-31 September 2013)
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 9th December 2012
INTERVIEWS: 14th December 2012
CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract - 9 months
(2 January-31 September 2013)
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 9th December 2012
INTERVIEWS: 14th December 2012
At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation.
We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is focused on delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.
As Senior Media Officer reporting to the Head of News and Current Affairs you will lead our media response within the ‘Enough IF’ joint NGO anti-hunger campaign. The campaign has been developed to put pressure on our political leaders to take action to fix the world’s broken food system that sees over 870 million go to bed hungry every night and over two million children dying from malnutrition each year although there is enough food in the world to feed everyone.
Your role will be to build our brand, profile and impact through on, off-line and broadcast media whilst ensuring we remain a leading, appreciated and active team player within the joint campaign. Our first point of contact, you will coordinate activities and work with ActionAid colleagues to develop media assets that maximise impact and reach You will deliver media plans in line with strategic objectives, create a consistent flow of engaging content, build networks as well as monitor, evaluate and report on effectiveness.
With substantial experience working in media relations, print or broadcast journalism in a national, high profile organisation you are skilled in obtaining influential media coverage and have developed excellent knowledge of the media landscape. You will have expertise in targeting different audiences, the ability network effectively and the skills to coordinate multiple projects.
As Senior Media Officer reporting to the Head of News and Current Affairs you will lead our media response within the ‘Enough IF’ joint NGO anti-hunger campaign. The campaign has been developed to put pressure on our political leaders to take action to fix the world’s broken food system that sees over 870 million go to bed hungry every night and over two million children dying from malnutrition each year although there is enough food in the world to feed everyone.
Your role will be to build our brand, profile and impact through on, off-line and broadcast media whilst ensuring we remain a leading, appreciated and active team player within the joint campaign. Our first point of contact, you will coordinate activities and work with ActionAid colleagues to develop media assets that maximise impact and reach You will deliver media plans in line with strategic objectives, create a consistent flow of engaging content, build networks as well as monitor, evaluate and report on effectiveness.
With substantial experience working in media relations, print or broadcast journalism in a national, high profile organisation you are skilled in obtaining influential media coverage and have developed excellent knowledge of the media landscape. You will have expertise in targeting different audiences, the ability network effectively and the skills to coordinate multiple projects.
To apply
Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org
About your application:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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