VMA are currently working in partnership with The Elders, a group of independent global leaders working together for peace and human rights, to recruit a talented and experienced Head of International Media. This key role will help build the profile of the organisation, developing and maintaining relations with international news media.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop and implement media strategies to raise profile, disseminate policy positions and contribute to mission/objectives;
- Build relations with news media contacts internationally;
- Identify opportunities for news coverage, media interviews and op-ed placement;
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency of communications on all platforms; liaising with policy staff on internal and external communications as required;
- Manage Media Assistant.
The Candidate:
- Experience in a similar role, preferably at senior level;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
- Ability to work in an international environment with sensitivity to different cultures;
- Strong news sense with good working knowledge of global media environment;
- Fluency in English is essential and proficiency in French is highly desirable;
- Willing and able to travel abroad for work.