Associate Public Information Officer

The Associate Public Information Officer supports UNESCO's communications by preparing and editing communication, press, and digital materials. The role involves contributing to social media and website content creation, managing media relations, and providing training on content management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to streamlining content across UNESCO's corporate channels and key external audiences including media.
• Prepare initial drafts of content for UNESCO's website, social media, and press outreach.
• Support dissemination of content to press and on UNESCO's website and social media channels.
• Identify, compile, draft/edit quality and audience-relevant content including key messages, press releases, web stories, videos, and photos.
• Contribute to development of media relations by identifying key press contacts and maintaining relationships with journalists.
• Establish and maintain contacts with other UN agencies to support and amplify UNESCO's communication efforts.
• Contribute to content creation for UNESCO social media platforms in cooperation with Social Media Coordinator.
• Assist in researching and analyzing information to support social media campaign planning and execution.
• Support coordination and implementation of social media campaigns and engagement opportunities.
• Propose and create new visual content for social media including graphics, images and videos.
• Promote UNESCO's missions and values across social media channels by engaging audiences and fostering dialogue.
• Contribute to management and updating of content on UNESCO's web platforms.
• Translate communication material accurately to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
• Ensure quality of translation/input in terms of length, timeliness and consistency.
• Provide training sessions to UNESCO colleagues on use of content management platform and communication skills.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in communications, journalism, political science, international relations, or related fields.
• A first level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in communications, public information, media relations or digital content creation, preferably one year at international level.
• Strong experience in drafting, editing and translating communication materials adapted to different audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in managing or supporting social media campaigns, including multimedia content production.
• Experience with web content management systems (CMS), preferably Drupal.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills.
• Perfect knowledge of latest trends and tools in editing and video making on social media channels.
• Ability to tailor content for different platforms and audiences.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creative approach.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks aligned with organizational goals.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Team-oriented and culturally sensitive with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of information systems, web standards and technologies, ICTs, knowledge management, process automation, and business development.
• Ability to develop training material and conduct training sessions in digital tools and content management.
• Excellent knowledge of English or French (written and spoken) and good working knowledge of the other language.

Skills

• Communications
• Public Information
• Media Relations
• Digital Content Creation
• Content Drafting
• Content Editing
• Content Translation
• Social Media Campaigning
• Multimedia Production
• Web Content Management
• Drupal
• Writing Skills
• Editorial Skills
• Video Editing
• Content Tailoring
• Computer Information Systems
• Web Standards
• ICT Knowledge
• Knowledge Management
• Process Automation
• Business Development
• Training Material Development
• Training Delivery

Languages

English, French