Responsibilities
- Supervises and manages two Press and Public Information/Media staff;
- Communicates with the relevant authorities with respect to national policy and legislation related to the regulation of broadcasting, the
public broadcasting service, any regulation of print media, and freedom of expression and information, as well the legislative framework
for information society and the development of new media, in close coordination with international partners;
- In co-ordination with the Political and Reporting Unit, engages at the political level to monitor and positively influence developments in the
area of the media, particularly when the public broadcaster or minority media are concerned;
- Monitors overall trends in the media, focusing particularly on non-majority representation and access, ethnic or political bias, freedom of
the press, and professional standards;
- Serves as a focal point for the Representative on Freedom of the Media;
- Reports and provides analysis on these trends to management as well as the office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media, and to
other international partners;
Requirements
- University education in journalism, international relations or related field, communications, public relations, media studies or professional
certification in journalism, public relations or media technology
- Experience in working in or with the media or in public relations, particularly in gathering, organizing, editing and disseminating
information
- Superior oral and communication skills in English with proven ability to prepare news-related documents, press releases, statements,
speeches and analytical reports
- Significant experience (4 years or more) in the fields of media and communications, preferably with a strong journalism background
- Significant ability in preparation and dissemination of issue related messages, demonstrated experience in the development of public
information campaigns, including public opinion surveys, television and radio public service announcements
- Background and experience in other international missions and/or foreign news assignments
- Knowledge of key media policy issues relevant to media markets, media regulation, and new media platforms
- Experience in working with media freedom issues, media analysis or media development
Deadline: 14 May 2014
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