MEDIA OFFICER CONSULTANCY

Over a period of three months (with possible renewal) three days/week, the consultant will: 

• Draft short press releases or quotes or social media messages (for breaking news) in English or Arabic under the supervision of the MENA media manager.
• Craft social media posts for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram in Arabic under the supervision of the Regional Content Manager for campaigning content, analysis or as part of broader comms projects.
• Assist with the drafting and uploading engaging web content (story pages, explainers, features)
• Helping to respond to media requests from journalists and organizing interviews and to maintain media contacts database 
• Assist with monitoring and reporting of Amnesty International’s media and social media impact for specific projects when requested. Use results to make recommendations for future work to maximize impact

Skills:  

• Substantial, relevant experience in similar role in journalism or public relations, in an international environment and an understanding of international political and human rights issues
• Fluency in English and Arabic with strong writing skills in both languages
• Ability to draft in modern standard Arabic for a media audience
• Experience in the use of social media networks, within a business context to promote content or campaigns materials
• Familiarity with Web Content Management Systems (e.g. Wordpress and Umbraco)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines • Experience in media monitoring, analysis and reporting
• Experience in media monitoring, analysis and reporting

Please send your CV and cover letter to middleeast@amnesty.org by Friday 12 April, 2024.