Duties and responsibilities
The News Editor/Content Manager will oversee the day-to-day running of CIFOR-ICRAF’s news sites and develop content for the organisation’s digital channels and direct the production of multimedia content. From reporting, researching and writing, to commissioning, copy-editing, content packaging and disseminating, this role will oversee a range of materials including news stories, feature articles, op-eds, speeches, fact sheets, briefs and infographics, and will be used to raise awareness about global issues that CIFOR-ICRAF research addresses, as well as the organisation’s activities and will be used to promote the organisation’s work.
Manage all facets of day-to-day publication, including but not limited to building a content calendar, commissioning articles and liaising with writers, scientists and stakeholders
Interview, research and write engaging, scientifically accurate content, including blogs, briefs, press releases, news items and leaflets
Develop content for CIFOR-ICRAF websites
Assist with newsletter production
Source photos, fact-check content and copy edit
Recruit and cultivate a roster of talented, diverse writers
Develop strategies for coverage of different kinds of events and news coverage
Develop relationships with partner organizations and stay abreast of the latest trends and research
Plan conference coverage, theme-based coverage, news coverage
Develop monthly in-depth features highlighting key aspects of CIFOR-ICRAF’s work
Coordinate with social media team to support outreach via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and other platforms
Liaise with production team to produce graphic art images and infographics for stories or social media
Increase global profile and reach of CIFOR-ICRAF news sites
Post stories on website, update carousel and troubleshoot technical issues
Education, knowledge and experience
The ideal candidate would have an undergraduate degree in journalism or a related field, a master’s in a subject other than communication (or a combination thereof) and at least five years of print journalism experience
Fluency in English (flawless idiomatic written English). Other major languages, especially French and Spanish, an asset
Experience in working for a research organisation or within the development sector is desirable
Personal attributes and competencies
Be excited by science and environmental literature and issues – someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with scientists and stakeholders and the topics they research.
Have a passion for creative and innovative storytelling and connecting with targeted audiences.
Be a team player as well as a self-starter.
Take direction well.
An eye for ROI.
Have a proven ability to work well in a fast-paced environment; have a sense of humour and enjoy the art of communication
Have a strong client-service approach.
Be skilled at copyediting other journalists’ work, able to rewrite a clumsy or jargon-filled sentence, fix a script, and spot typos.
Have a flair for writing catchy headlines and intriguing leads.
Be a skilled journalist who can spot a great angle and tell a strong story.
Have a good understanding of the complementary use of photos, text and multimedia.
Have experience in using WordPress and an understanding of how social media works.
Be able to maintain the publishing pipeline, with a large number of stories on the go at any time, and able to adapt to changing circumstances.
Be able to come up with and develop ideas for communicating science for impact, and be open to and excited by new possibilities
Apply via :
www.cifor.org
