Dec 3, 2014 - Devise, develop and innovate social media strategies, including online activism, as part of the overall co
VACANCY Communications Officer UNI Europa, the European trade union federation for privatesector services employees in Europe, is expanding its team! The Communications Officer is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, tools and messages with the aim to improve UNI Europa’s impact on key stakeholders in Europe. S/he will report to the Regional Secretary and work closely together with staff at UNI Europa. The successful candidate will also work with the UNI Global Union communications team and other media professionals including web programmers, videographers and graphic designers. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role for a national union or NGO, and can speak and write fluent English. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • •
Developing effective tools and messaging for outreach and advocacy under the supervision of the UNI Europa Regional Secretary, the Head of EU Affairs, and the global UNI Director of Communications Developing and enacting a communications platform, and integrating this into the work at UNI Europa Devise, develop and innovate social media strategies, including online activism, as part of the overall communications strategy Supporting the UNI Europa sectors in improving their impact, including contributing to and/or overseeing production and promotion of communications materials created by UNI staff. Organising press events, and maintaining relations to the media. Writing and editing copy for leaflets, press releases, emails, web and social networking as well as other communication documents Ensuring the UNI Europa website and social media is updated Working with policy, creative and technical people internally and externally to create videos, images and layouts for communications materials Using new media to build support for campaigns; soliciting community-generated content and video as campaigning tools Working closely together with communication managers in other trade union federations and organisations.
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Experience of building communication tools and platforms and improving outreach for unions or NGOs Knowledge of the EU decision-making processes and structures Ability to form and maintain networks of strategic importance for fulfilling the goals of UNI. Ability to write and communicate in English to a high professional standard Knowledge of other languages an advantage Experience of writing press and publicity materials Specific knowledge of using and developing new media campaigns and social activism tools with an emphasis on innovation Strong team-working skills with the ability to inspire others Strong administrative skills
We are an equal opportunities employer. Submit your application by using the form below, to Regional Secretary, Oliver Roethig (
[email protected]) no later than December 15. Interviews will be held in January 2015. If you have any questions about the position please contact Regional Secretary, Mr Roethig per email.
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