Global News Editor
Lead media strategy and training for ICRC's humanitarian messaging.
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Overview
Lead media strategy and training for ICRC's humanitarian messaging.
You have:
- Extensive writing experience in English language
- 10+ years working as a journalist or in media relations for humanitarian organizations
- Newsroom experience strongly preferred
- Native/fluent English required; French a strong asset
Contract
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Purpose
The Global News Editor and Spokesperson sets ICRC’s daily media strategy, working with regional public relations officers and delegation spokespeople to support the timely response to media enquiries and providing guidance and coaching on media approaches and engagement. The successful candidate, a skilled and experienced writer, will craft products and public messaging to positively position ICRC and its humanitarian action in the news media with a view to enhancing our distinctive public narrative and voice. They also act at the lead media trainer providing hands-on coaching and support to leadership and ICRC staff in representing the ICRC and being a compelling humanitarian spokesperson.
Main responsibilities
The Global News Editor is part of the public communications team and reports to the Head of Editorial:
Writing and Content Development • Serve as the in-house senior writer, responsible for writing and editing a wide range of texts in English, ensuring they are clean, compelling, and jargon-free. This includes high-quality opinion pieces, news releases, and other media products for external and owned platforms. • Draft public texts on a range of subjects related to ICRC operations and thematic issues, liaising with key units and delegations as needed. • Formulate ideas, seek out opportunities, and conduct research into ICRC news stories to draft compelling public-facing products.
Media Strategy and Management • Set the daily/weekly news agenda for ICRC by running coordination meetings, such as the global editorial meeting, and making decisions on timing and priority of news output. • Oversee the management of global media enquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses. • Represent the institution as a spokesperson in the Geneva press office and work with regional and delegation spokespeople across the ICRC network to ensure consistency of message and approach. • Provide guidance and support to field and headquarters staff on media strategy, including media analysis to guide decisions around messaging, audience, and channels. • Interact with journalists in response to queries and during media pitching and outreach efforts.
Media Training and Leadership Support • Act as the lead in-house media trainer for leadership, spokespeople, and ICRC staff on representing the ICRC in the news media. • Coach and train communication staff in the field and at headquarters on best practices in message development, media writing, and media relations. • Provide hands-on support to senior leadership around media engagements, including messaging and interview practice, and assist delegations in media engagement plans during senior leadership visits.
Collaboration and Team Management • Serve as Geneva media relations focal point for the regional PROs, providing the support and guidance they need to successfully conduct their media relations work. • Work in collaboration with the COMs advisors of the president and director-general to draft or edit public texts for leadership sign-off. • Lead recruitments and actively participate in team management and decision-making, particularly for regional PROs.
Experience required
• Extensive writing experience in English language • 10+ years working as a journalist or in media relations for humanitarian organizations • Newsroom experience strongly preferred • Native/fluent English required; French a strong asset
Additional information
• Location: Geneva • Type of assignment: 6-year assignment • Activity rate: 100% • Grade: C2 • Target starting date: January 2025 • Application deadline: 1 October 2024
Our Values
- At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you successfully managed a media crisis? | This assesses your ability to handle high-pressure situations. | Provide a clear example and outline your approach to resolving the issue. |
| How do you ensure consistency in messaging across different platforms? | This question evaluates your strategic thinking in media management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for media training? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a journalist who misrepresents our organization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is crafting compelling narratives important in humanitarian work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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