Senior Press Officer (Editor)

Job title:

Senior Press Officer (Editor)

Company:

NATO

Job description

1.SUMMARYNATO’s Public Diplomacy efforts serve a vital function within the Alliance by communicating its purpose and priorities to audiences worldwide. In fulfilling this role, the Public Diplomacy Division (PDD) actively strengthens NATO’s public image, thereby fostering trust in and support for the Alliance. The Division also acts as coordinator for strategic communication activities across all NATO civilian and military bodies and commands.The Press and Media Section is the principal point of contact for all media-related issues at NATO Headquarters.The Senior Press Officer (Editor) supports the work of the NATO Spokesperson and the Head of Press and Media/Deputy Spokesperson. They help to coordinate the work of the Press Officers on a daily basis, including by overseeing the drafting of media products for the NATO Secretary General and the Deputy Secretary General, the handling of journalists’ queries, and the organisation of media engagements.2.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEESSENTIALThe incumbent must:

• have a university degree from an institute of recognised standing or equivalent level of qualification;
• have at least 6 years’ experience in a communications environment or equivalent qualifying experience;
• have excellent drafting, editing and communications skills;
• have a proven ability to engage effectively with media;
• have experience coordinating teams;
• demonstrate sound political judgement;
• have a good knowledge of security issues and international relations;
• be able to operate in a multinational, culturally diverse, political environment where various interests are at stake;
• be a strong team player and be able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure;
• have the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): VI (“Proficiency”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other;
• be able to travel and work outside normal office hours.

DESIRABLEThe following would be considered an advantage:· in-depth knowledge of the press and media in at least one NATO member country;· familiarity with the press corps in Brussels;· experience working in an international organisation;· knowledge of additional NATO Allied and/or partner nation languages;· familiarity with other international institutions and the military.3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIESExpertise DevelopmentWorking with the Spokesperson and Head of Press and Media/Deputy Spokesperson, oversee and contribute to the drafting and editing of media products. Deal with media queries, corrections and rebuttals in a proactive and accurate way within the news cycle following guidance from the Spokesperson and the Head of Press and Media/Deputy Spokesperson. Demonstrate an ability to convey complex or technical issues in a clear, accessible and newsworthy way. Keep up-to-date with NATO’s political agenda and key messages to be pushed to the media. Keep on top of breaking news stories and provide media handling advice as required. Support the organisation of press conferences, briefings and media interviews. Ensure timely and accurate transcripts of media engagements by the Secretary General and other NATO officials. Support and advise on the planning, execution and assessment of media tours and other public events. Contribute to PDD communications campaigns and the implementation of NATO’s Annual Communication Strategy.Stakeholder ManagementCoordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders, including NATO International Staff divisions, the military chain of command and Allies, to ensure message coherence and accurate media messages. Establish and maintain contact with journalists and opinion makers. Advise the Spokesperson on the management of interview requests. Ensure the timeliness, quality, consistency and newsworthiness of media products for Ministerial meetings, Summits, other high-level meetings and interviews. Liaise with journalists ahead of interviews and draft messages for those interviews. Brief on media issues and travel with the Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General and the North Atlantic Council as required.Knowledge ManagementDraft and review press conferences and statements for the Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General and the Spokesperson demonstrating sound political judgement, organisational awareness and newsworthiness. Draft and review media lines and narratives on key issues and for media engagements. Draft briefing materials. Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external audiences. Write and review products and updates for the NATO website and relevant social media channels. Contribute to PDD’s communications plans.Representation of the OrganisationBrief journalists, visitor groups and other audiences on NATO’s policies, responsibilities and activities. Represent the Press and Media Section in internal and external meetings, including exercises, committee meetings, workshops, seminars and other public events.Project ManagementSupport the daily and long-term planning of the work of the Press and Media Section. Provide editorial guidance on the development and distribution of NATO audio-visual products to the media.Perform any other related duty as required.4. INTERRELATIONSHIPSThe Senior Press Officer (Editor) reports the Head of Press and Media/Deputy Spokesperson. They help to coordinate the daily activities of the Press and Media Section. They work in close cooperation with the rest of PDD, as well as with the other NATO divisions and bodies, the military chain of command and national delegations. They may also coordinate with staff members of NATO Agencies, government departments, and non-governmental organisations. They regularly engage with journalists.Direct reports: N/aIndirect reports: N/a5.COMPETENCIESThe incumbent will demonstrate:

• Achievement: Creates own measures of excellence and improves performance;
• Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships;
• Change Leadership: Expresses vision for change;
• Impact and Influence: Uses indirect influence;
• Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;
• Organisational Awareness: Understands organisational politics;
• Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others.

6. CONTRACTContract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract.Contract clause applicable:In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation’s need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation’s skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity.The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract.If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations.7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESSPlease note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:

• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal (

); * For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitmentBefore you apply to any position, we encourage you to and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process.Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? for a video containing the information you need to successfully submit your application on time.More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.

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Location

Bruxelles

Job date

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:42:06 GMT

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