Web editor job description professional#

Background in journalism, communications and/or advocacy.

Excellent communication and editorial skills. Strong command of multimedia content and digital tools and platforms, including the development of web content, pages and sites. Job experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with graduate degree (equivalent of a Master¿s), 3 years with undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in journalism, communications, marketing or humanitarian work (ideally public information or content production). Education: Degree in Communications, Political Science, International Relations or a related field.

Web editor job description professional#

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required: Excellent computer skills (MS Office essential Slack, Trello and Adobe Photoshop an asset). Excellent command of English and another relevant UN language (written, oral, comprehension) and highly developed writing and editing skills. Strong diplomatic skills, highly developed political skills and judgement, understanding of UNHCR's external relationships. Proven skills in communication, networking, negotiation, and ability to relate to different audiences. Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills. Sophisticated understanding of multimedia content, including how it can best be produced, packaged, published and shared on websites, on social media and with news organizations. Strong editorial judgement, including ethical and political awareness. Experience producing and interpreting web or social media analytics to inform strategies and work plans. Experience working in sensitive and fast-moving news, communications, advocacy and/or fundraising contexts. Experience using content management systems and other advanced tools for online publishing and distribution of content. Experience producing, editing and disseminating multimedia content for online audiences ideally for media outlets, international brands, political parties, NGOs, or other international institutions. Monitor web analytics with an eye to strengthening web content in ways that attract and retain visitor interest and improve user journeys on. Write and edit op-eds, reports and other text as required. Produce and publish our weekly newsletter, Refugees Weekly. Post stories and other content to via the content management system. Collaborate with video, photo and social media colleagues to package multimedia content effectively and compellingly. Write and edit other content for, ensuring that text is accessible, dignified, informative and interesting and paying close attention to narrative flow, messaging, accuracy, tone and house style. Clear news and feature stories with relevant country and regional offices and bureaux prior to publication. Report and write news stories for from the field, striving for timely reportage that engages key audiences, respects protection concerns, and navigates political sensitivities. Commission and edit news and feature stories for, reflecting UNHCR's communications priorities and key messages and liaising with public information officers at headquarters and in the field and with the photo, video and social media units. In this regard, Division of External Relations at UNHCR is looking for talented individuals to complement the team. Given the nature of UNHCR's work, it is essential that its workforce has the right mix of skills and qualities to fulfil its mandate. It is constantly seeking talented, compassionate candidates with high-integrity to strengthen its capacity to respond urgently to crises with the right skills. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees and other persons of concern. Grade: Junior (P2), Mid (P3) and Senior (P4) Level Positions