Communications Manager

An opportunity has arisen to join the Amnesty International News and Media team to lead development and implementation of communications strategies to promote and protect the image of Amnesty International around the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Communications Manager devises and implements plans to promote Amnesty International’s global work, opinions and achievements, all in order to drive human rights change and to help grow the human rights movement.

The post holder will be expected to develop strategies to cover the full scope of Amnesty International’s campaigns and research work aligned to the organization’s strategic framework. A major responsibility of this role is to manage the media profile of the Secretary General.

The post also has an important role in enhancing and protecting Amnesty International’s reputation.

This role is part of a busy global team dedicated to driving awareness of human rights in print, broadcast and digital media to help bring about change that impacts people’s lives.

ABOUT YOU

You have a background in journalism or public relations in an international setting, an outstanding sense of the global media landscape, including digital media, a passion for human rights and a strong network of media contacts. You are an intelligent communicator who can deliver engaging content on complex issues to tight deadlines.

You are experienced in the media industry and know how to deliver and implement a creative communications strategy. You also have a strong news sense and know how to place a story to achieve maximum impact, providing prompt and impactful media response to world events.

And of course, you are committed to working in human rights and specifically to delivering the aims of Amnesty International.

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

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

*N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.***