Media Manager, West & Central Africa
As the media manager for West & Central Africa you will lead, facilitate and support Amnesty International's media work in West & Central Africa. You will work with regional and international media in order to advance the human rights agenda and raise awareness of Amnesty International's work to promote and protect human rights and to support Amnesty International's global campaigns and to attract a growing number of supporters to the movement.
LOCATION
The preferred location for this role is Dakar, however other locations will be considered where there is an Amnesty International Secretariat office, however this will be dependent on several factors.
The salary on offer will be dependent on the location.
ABOUT YOU
You will have substantial and relevant experience as media manager or in journalism or public relations, in an international environment and so, have a good understanding of international political and human rights issues and specifically how these issues apply in West and Central Africa. You will have extensive experience in producing a wide range of quality materials for print and/or broadcast media, as well as for social media platforms. You will also be fluent speaking in French and English.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with national, sub-regional and international media based in the region to generate coverage about Amnesty International's human rights concerns in West & Central Africa
Implement a regional media relation programme
Draft (in French and English) short press releases or quotes based on input from country experts.
Identify opportunities for media work and provide advice on what products or activities would work best to meet media objectives and achieve impact, ensuring all work is timely, with a strong news value targeted at defined audiences
Undertake crisis media work, ensuring Amnesty International responds in an effective and timely manner to key external and internal developments
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Understanding of international political and human rights issues and specifically how these issues apply in West & Central Africa
Extensive experience in producing a wide range of quality materials for print and/or broadcast media, as well as for social media platforms
Experience of developing and implementing successful media strategies and campaigns
Experience in organizing successful media events including press conferences, briefings and seminars in range of contexts
Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
Please see attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.
ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.
Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.
For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/
WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
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Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.
We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.