Overview
Support in writing, researching, editing, and publishing news stories, press briefing notes, and web features related to IOM’s work, with a focus on Sweden. Assist with editing and publishing items on IOM Finland’s website and social media channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of a Country media/communications strategy for Sweden.
- Assist in the production of information sheets, speeches, and presentations.
- Draft written content such as press releases, feature stories or articles.
- Contribute to build and maintain a strong network amongst local and international journalists and monitor media for mentions of IOM.
- Produce regular media and social media content and assist in the management of IOM Sweden’s presence on different social media platforms.
- Compile analytics of CO social media platforms and website.
- Support the management and maintenance of IOM Sweden’s website.
- Assist with building media presence capacities, preparing talking points and media lines to take.
- Contribute to organization of events and trainings.
- Assist with newsletters and email invitations design and mailout.
Required Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience with a University degree in Media and Communications, Graphic Design, Public Information, Journalism, or a related field.
- OR: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience with a High School Degree Certificate.
- Proven, successful experience in using media and social media for advocacy, public information, and furthering understanding and knowledge about an organization and its mandate, preferably with a focus on humanitarian assistance and migration.
- Proven experience in producing compelling pictures and video content.
- Experience developing and disseminating digital content for websites and social media for international organizations, government or non-governmental organizations.
- In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization is desirable.
- Experience in working in an international environment and matrix organization is an advantage.
- Experience working with Sweden-based media outlets is an advantage.
Qualifications
- University degree in Media and Communications, Graphic Design, Public Information, Journalism, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
- OR: High School Degree Certificate from an accredited academic institution.
