MENA MEDIA MANAGER (3032)

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Media Manager to join Amnesty International's Middle East North Africa Regional Office, based in Tunis or London, in order to shape and develop a strong media profile for its human rights work across the region.  

JOB PURPOSE

This post takes strategic ownership of Amnesty International's media profile across the MENA region, 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, you'll drive media coverage to disseminate our human rights research findings goals and provide accurate and appropriate communications that help to develop our human rights agenda and raise awareness of Amnesty International's work in this highly complex region. 

ABOUT YOU

You're passionate about Amnesty International's aims and experienced in the media industry in MENA. You'll have a strong news sense and know how to place a story to achieve maximum impact. You can draft media outputs in both English and Arabic in journalist-friendly language. 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 the region and a strong network of contacts.  You'll 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. 

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, 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.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.