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Specialist, COVID-19 Communications

Location: Geneva
Sector: Other
Job Type: contract
Salary: Swiss Franc475 - Swiss Franc500 per day
Reference: BBBH137784

Covid-19 Communications Specialist

Are you a Communications specialist with at least 4 years experience in journalism, public relations, or a related communications field; Was this experience gained within a multinational and multicultural environment and are you looking for an exciting new opportunity within a non-governmental organisation (NGO) ? If so, please have a look at the following details:

Experis IT Switzerland is currently on the search for a Communications Specialist to join one of their clients, an NGO, based in Geneva.

Your role:

The COVID-19 Communications Specialist builds and leverages relationships with key staff working
on COVID-19 and external partners to frame and communicate the Client's role in the global response to COVID-19.

Key Responsibilities

  • In line with the strategic guidance of the Client's COVID-19 senior task force, develop media pitches and impact
  • stories to communicate the Clients positions and response to COVID-19, including producing and maintaining key messages and talking points for media outreach
  • Produce COVID-19 communications products including news releases and op-eds
  • Together with colleagues from the Executive Communications, Marketing and Digital teams, identify and develop multimedia assets to amplify messages and impact

To deliver the required results, it's essential that you have:

  • University degree in journalism, communications, public relations, international development or a related field.
  • Over 4-6 years' experience in journalism, public relations, or related communications field
  • In-depth understanding of communications operations, principles and practices including digital media
  • Track record of excellent writing, editing and oral communications skills
  • Successful track record of placing content (stories and op-eds) in top-tier media globally
  • Proven ability to translate complex issues into compelling narratives and to optimize use of complex data for communication and advocacy purposes
  • Experience/Understanding of global development
  • An excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of other languages in particular French would be an asset.

If you are a dynamic and motivated Communications Specialist currently looking for a challenging new position that applies to your skills, then we look forward to receiving your application!

Don't hesitate and send us your CV today through the link in the advert. In case of any questions please contact Jane Archer on +41 22 818 8782.

I'm always looking for skilled candidates don't hesitate to send me your CV for future job opportunities. Not quite what you're looking for? Don't hesitate to check out https://www.experis.ch/jobs-in-geneva to view more jobs in Geneva or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Experis IT is Europe's leading recruitment agency. We have more than hundreds of open vacancies and we will be more than happy to find the perfect role for you! Visit us on www.experis.ch

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