Media Manager - Sub-region: Russia and Eurasia
Moscow
Permanent
$67,782 per annum
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced media manager to
join the Moscow branch of Amnesty International’s Europe and Central
Asia Regional Office in order to shape and develop a strong media
profile for its human rights work across Russia and Eurasia.
About the role:
This post takes strategic ownership of Amnesty International's media
profile across Russia and Eurasia, driving awareness of human rights as
well as bolstering support for Amnesty International and shaping a
better future for those in need.
Working closely with a team of researchers and campaigners based in
Moscow and London you will drive media coverage to promote campaigning
objectives by providing accurate and appropriate communications that
help to develop the human rights agenda and raise awareness of Amnesty
International's work in this highly complex region.
About you:
You are passionate about Amnesty International's aims and experienced in
the media industry. You have a strong news sense and know how to place a
story to achieve maximum impact.
With a background in journalism or public relations in an international setting, you'll have detailed knowledge of human rights issues and the media in Russia and across the post-Soviet space and a strong network of contacts. You will have experience in developing strategies and running successful media events and will combine sharp news skills with a good understanding of human rights that will enable you to deliver prompt and impactful media responses to world events. You'll be fluent in written and spoken English and Russian.
About us:
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
Amnesty
International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who
campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
Our
supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for
a better world - so we work to improve human rights through campaigning
and international solidarity.
We reach almost every country in the world and have:
- more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
- more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice
Closing date: 3rd April 2016
To find out more and to apply, please click the apply link.
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