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Media Support Manager
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TRAFFIC International is a charity and limited company registered in the UK. TRAFFIC’s head office, based in Cambridge UK, provides worldwide leadership, coordination, cross-regional and corporate functions. TRAFFIC’s local engagement is managed through programme offices operating under the auspices of the UK charity, with staff based in a hub office and at other strategic locations where necessary. Programme offices operate within a geographic area of responsibility focused on one or multiple countries where TRAFFIC aims to help deliver priority programme outcomes. TRAFFIC works in strategic alliance with IUCN and WWF on wildlife trade issues.
Salary range is £27,800 – 34,900 p.a based on experience
Profile
• Manages the day-to-day international media enquiries TRAFFIC receives by collaborating with key spokespeople within the organisation and consulting and or developing appropriate position statements in order to respond in a timely fashion.
• Supports TRAFFIC’s efforts to elevate the issues of illegal and legal wildlife trade in the public view by developing and distributing press releases and engaging media kits.
• Empowers TRAFFIC spokespeople to confidently talk to media about their area of expertise by supporting the development of their messages, interview preparation and delivering media training.
• Reviews news coverage and provides regular reports on media coverage from TRAFFIC’s media monitoring service Meltwater.
• Works with the Head of Communications and the wider team to identify opportunities and develop the organisation's brand.
• Works closely with members of the policy, influence and analysis teams to translate technical conclusions into digestible and impactful positions and/or statements.
• Writes engaging content that supports the communications team to deliver impactful communications across other channels as necessary.
Programme interface
• Under guidance from relevant TRAFFIC experts, develops public messaging emanating from outputs relating to TRAFFIC’s Conservation Programme.
Delivery
• Acts as the primary contact point with media.
• Act as a primary contact for those in the science and research community, governments and others seeking information about wildlife trade issues.
• Advises on appropriate media outreach for both TRAFFIC’s core communication strategy and for individual projects as required.
• Identifies, co-ordinates, and develops targeted content to support TRAFFIC’s profile and Conservation Programme objectives.
Partnership
• Develops and nurtures relationships with key media stakeholders.
• Maintains close collaboration and dialogue with the communications focal points of WWF and IUCN.
• Maintains close collaboration and dialogue with the communications focal points of other collaborative partnerships of TRAFFIC.
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• • Professional experience in the communications field and managing communications projects. • A degree in media studies or similar communications discipline. • A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail. • Strong writing skills, including copy writing for a non-technical audience. • Strong computer literacy skills, including with electronic publishing, design and social media channels. • Familiarity handling media monitoring services and creating coverage reports. • An ability to work co-operatively with others, both in an office situation and with staff and partners working remotely. • Experience of crisis management and handling difficult media questions. • Fluency in English and, preferably, a working knowledge of Chinese, French, German, or Spanish. |
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Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and around 16,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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