Frontline Defenders is hiring for a Media and Publications Officer

As a vital part of the Communications and Events team, this new role will support on all aspects of Front Line Defenders’ media relations and publications. In collaboration with the wider team and colleagues around the organisation, you will develop creative and engaging written communications products to enhance the visibility of HRDs and the issues facing them, as well as to promote Front Line Defenders’ events and other key initiatives.

Responsabilities:

• Assist the Head of Communications and Events to develop and implement media strategies, in collaboration with colleagues across the organisation; develop and distribute planned media products and engage in media outreach.
• Draft and edit high-quality and engaging content about Front Line Defenders’ work, ensuring that all outputs are produced to deadline and internally approved before publication. This may include, among others, press releases, op-eds, and content for publication on the organisation’s website.
• Work with colleagues to establish and maintain a consistent and coherent house style.
• In coordination with Front Line Defenders’ Protection Team, proofread Urgent Actions and statements published on the organisation’s website, ensuring quality control and adherence to house style.
• Assist with uploading HRD profiles, statements, Urgent Appeals and other content
  updates to the website.
• Help to coordinate the organisation’s proactive media relations, securing media coverage in relevant outlets at the national, regional and international levels.
• Handle reactive media relations by fielding queries from journalists and preparing appropriate responses, under the supervision of the Head of Communications and Events.
• Monitor social media and other digital spaces for relevant conversations related to Front Line Defenders’ work and the protection of HRDs.
• Maintain Front Line Defenders’ media contact lists, monitor and evaluate media coverage of the organisation’s work and initiatives, and produce regular media reports to inform Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
• Work with relevant colleagues across the organisation to coordinate the production of Front Line Defenders’ publications; liaise with external designers, illustrators and translators to ensure smooth workflows and successful delivery of publications on deadline.