Communications Manager

Médecins Sans Frontières; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSF Australia is seeking a Communications Manager to lead local media relations, shape in-country communications in local languages, and coordinate with press on emergencies. You will supervise the production of communication tools, manage events with key media, and build partnerships with journalists while ensuring MSF's reputation among patients and staff.

A degree in journalism or communications and international NGO experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, communications, humanitarian affairs, political science or equivalent.
• Minimum of four years’ international work experience in communications, journalism or public relations.
• At least one year experience working in developing countries/unstable contexts with an international NGO.
• Ability to source, identify and analyse relevant operational information for communications materials.
• Social media skills including community management and identification of networks.
• Negotiation skills and diplomatic approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle local media requests and contact local media proactively to promote MSF
• Manage our in-country communications in local languages and local media outlets
• Maintain close contact and organise events with key local media (e.g. press conferences, press briefings)
• Monitor and report on local media, flag significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF
• Produce strategic reports on the local media landscape (key media, audience members, political affiliation, ownership, freedom of speech, use of social media, etc.)
• Act as a spokesperson during emergencies to alleviate high media pressure
• Supervise the production of and edit local communication tools and products (leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, articles, photos, videos)
• Raise the awareness of the field team about how to communicate externally and maintain the reputation of MSF in dealings with patients, staff and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Media relations

Communications

Public relations

Spokesperson

Social media

Negotiation

Diplomacy

French

Arabic

Portuguese

Spanish

Education

Degree in journalism or communications

Job description

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we create and meet, the Gadigal of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Communications Manager

Activities

• Handle local media requests and contact local media proactively to promote MSF
• Manage our in-country communications in local languages and local media outlets
• Maintain close contact and organise events with key local media (e.g. press conferences, press briefings)
• Monitor and report on local media, flag significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF
• Produce strategic reports on the local media landscape (key media, audience members, political affiliation, ownership, freedom of speech, use of social media, etc.)
• Act as a spokesperson during emergencies to alleviate high media pressure
• Supervise the production of and edit local communication tools and products (leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, articles, photos, videos)
• Raise the awareness of the field team about how to communicate externally and maintain the reputation of MSF in dealings with patients, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Degree in journalism, communications, humanitarian affairs, political science or equivalent
• A minimum of four years’ previous international work experience in communications, journalism or public relations
• At least one year experience working in developing countries/unstable contexts with an international NGO
• The ability to source, identify and analyse relevant and key operational information, explaining its context and translating it for use in communications materials
• Social media skills including community management and identification of networks
• Negotiation skills and diplomatic approach
• Knowledge of audio-visual skills (creation and production of tools)
• Availability to work for a minimum of 12 months
• Fluency in French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish

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