Requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent drafting skills in English.
- Ability to present complex issues in succinct and accessible language. Ability to tailor expression and
messages for different audiences and media.
- Ability to produce web content from a news perspective.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Good interpersonal and networking skills; able to interact with ease and tact in all situations w
contacts at all levels, both within and outside the Organization.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages would
be an advantage.
Responsibilities:
- draft, research and/or edit press releases, Q & As, talking points, presentations and background briefs,
articles and film scripts on diverse intellectual property topics for publication in various outlets (e.g.:
business and academic journals, forewords, brochures and exhibition catalogues, etc.) to enhance
understanding of intellectual property and WIPO;
- research and draft opinion pieces and secure placement in major media outlets; similarly, create and
disseminate content through the WIPO website and appropriate social media;
- develop and maintain effective partnership with media outlets and civil society organizations to
promote public awareness of WIPO’s activities and intellectual property; contribute to managing
WIPO’s presence on social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others).
Contribute to blog postings as required;
- prepare responses to press inquiries; foster positive relations with local and international journalists
and facilitate their access to relevant information on WIPO’s goals and activities;
- keep abreast of activities/news, as well as of technical and policy developments across the
organization; provide editorial support for communication materials produced by technical areas for
specific external audiences;
- contribute to the implementation of WIPO’s evolving social media strategy, coordinating with
stakeholders across the Organization to ensure its effectiveness and encouraging adoption of relevant
social media techniques into the corporate culture; monitor trends in social media tools, trends and
applications;
- contribute to the coordination and implementation of special projects, including exhibitions at WIPO,
Open Day, visits, etc;
- perform other activities as required.
Eligibility:
Education: University degree in communications, journalism, social sciences or a related subject.
Experience: At least six years of relevant professional experience in journalism, media relations, or
public affairs, a broad understanding of intellectual property would be an advantage, and practical
experience of using social media to support strategic communications objectives.
Deadline: 19 November 2012
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