Associate Press Officer

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Description

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• Draft press releases, press kits, statements, briefings, talking points and Q & A’s. This includes editing, translating and proof-reading. Produce Human Interest Stories for use in the media, the web, and social media, in cooperation with the teams concerned.
• Lead proactive media outreach and respond to media enquiries. Organise press trips, press briefings and press events to nurture strong media relations with journalists and media correspondants following UNESCO, and further expand UNESCO’s network among global media.
• Identify, support and media train UNESCO experts. Prepare UNESCO spokespeople for media announcements, events and interviews.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in communication, information, journalism, public relations, social and political science, or a related field.

• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience as press attaché and/or in the field of communications, journalism, media, external relations or public affairs, of which preferably one (1) year acquired at international level.
• Experience in global news journalism and outlets, preferably in top tier international media or in a communications team.

• Excellent writing and editorial skills, with proven ability to rapidly analyze, synthesize, adjust and calibrate information. 
• Experience in and understanding of corporate writing.
• Ability to identify strong news angles and pitch stories.
• Good organizational and planning skills, and ability to proactively prioritize and meet established deadlines for timely announcements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build and maintain positive and effective working relations within a multi-cultural environment, with a network of journalists, and with partners outside of the Organization. 
• Ability to work independently and within a team, to take initiative and suggest practical solutions and follow-up effectively on management decisions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, to manage heavy workloads and to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong sense of diplomacy and tact.
• Results oriented.

• Excellent knowledge of one of the working languages (English or French) of the Organization and good knowledge of the other. 

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