Digital and Multimedia Communications Assistant

International Forum of National NGO Platforms

Digital and Multimedia Communications Assistant 6-month contract – Part time (24 hours/week)

Job description

  • Produce and customise digital and multimedia content (web, visual, graphic, video and podcasts) for all media channels operated by Forus;
  • Participate in the development of communication/advocacy multimedia campaigns;
  • Post and develop Forus’ social media channels to raise online profile and digital engagement
  • Produce videos, short documentaries and podcasts
  • Assist in proposing and finding new potential partners (activists, grassroots movements, other CSOs networks).
  • Assist in the development of media partnerships by proposing and writing articles, contacting potential interviewees and editors;
  • Website updates, technical (page creation and updates, SEO improvements), editorial (development of articles and content);
  • Quarterly newsletter editorial support via MailChimp (article suggestions, translation, news monitoring);
  • Assist in the organisation of communication workshops and peer-to-peer learning via the ComsForUs working group;
  • Assist in the organisation of contacts and lists (via Springly and MailChimp);
  • Contribute to Forus Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning agenda and support the strategic and organizational development of Forus in line with member needs and demands;
  • Translate Forus texts, articles and statements (English, French, Spanish and Portuguese);

Profile:

Skills requirement:

  • Post-graduate diploma in Communications (Master’s in Communications or university degree in Communications or Business School Studies).
  • Interest in international affairs and the NGO sector.
  • At least 2 years experience in:
    • Website and content management (including SEO optimization, Google Search Console and Google Analytics)
    • Social media management (excellent knowledge of social media engagement strategies and campaigns)
    • Writing, researching, and interviewing (experience as a journalist a plus)
    • Video and multimedia production (editing, filming, podcast production)
    • Press relations (writing press releases/press kits/circulating press releases) & strategic partnerships
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Canva
  • Outstanding language skills: Spanish, French and English: must be fluent

Personal attributes

  • Autonomous
  • Creative
  • Good interpersonal skills, pro-active, gets on well on both an interpersonal and intercultural level, team player
  • Gifted writer with an ability to summarize texts
  • Eye for detail

Contract conditions:

  • Part time: 24 hours/week
  • Salary: dependent on experience
  • Fixed-term contract: 6 months, starting in October 2022
  • Location: Paris, remote working possible
  • Other benefits: 50% transport; EUR8 daily meal voucher of which 60% is paid by Forus

How to apply

Please send your application (including your CV and cover letter) in English or French by email to [email protected], quoting Digital and Multimedia Communications Assistant


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