IUCN is looking for a dynamic, results-driven communications professional who is able to harness the potential of a small team to deliver top-quality content. We are looking for a self-starter who excels under pressure and is able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines. The successful candidate will be able to draft and edit texts quickly and to the highest standard. S/he will also mentor relevant staff throughout the Secretariat, ensuring that the bar for IUCN communications is kept high. Overseeing a press-relations officer, the Media and Communications Manager will know exactly how journalists work, what they need and how IUCN content can best be communicated to meet those needs. This is a challenging position for someone far from the 9-to-5 world.

1. General
- Under the direction of the Director, Global Communications, and in close cooperation with colleagues in the Global Communications Unit, support the implementation of the IUCN corporate communication strategy.
- Ensure the strict quality of outputs being communicated through IUCN’s corporate channels.
- Manage a team of two staff members responsible for content and media relations (Communications Officer and Public Affairs Officer) and a Species Media and Communications Officer under a matrix system.
- Provide advice and training to programme and region communicators on all communications-related issues, and particularly content and media relations.

2. Content
- Draft and edit content to be distributed through IUCN’s corporate communications channels and in corporate publications.
- Oversee and take part in the production of IUCN corporate products including the Annual Report, brochures and Issues Briefs.
- Plan, manage and evaluate media and communications opportunities at external events.
- Coordinate the commissioning and maintenance of the IUCN Crossroads blog.
- Lead on quality control assurance of IUCN corporate, web and media content.

3. Media Relations
- Manage and oversee the work of a Press Relations officer.
- Under the guidance of the Communications Director, oversee the production of media-related policies and guidelines for IUCN staff.
- Lead on raising the IUCN’s media profile. Manage, execute and evaluate media-related communications at the global level and, working with IUCN communications professionals in the Regional and Country Offices, at the regional and country levels.
- Identify stories and develop narratives for media outlets.
- Coordinate the development and promotion of media relations products and supporting materials.
- Work with senior IUCN experts and spokespeople to ensure they deliver strong messages to the media, and that these messages are consistent with IUCN’s mission.
- Oversee the production of outcomes reports following press announcements.
- Oversee the management of IUCN’s global media list.

4. Events
- Under the guidance of the Communications Director, implement media and communication strategies for major international events.
- When needed, attend events where a media or content presence is required.