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Senior Media Relations Manager

Brussels

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Brussels
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Managerial positions
    • Marketing (Digital, Advertisement, Brand, Promotion)
  • Closing Date: Closed

BACKGROUND

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertiseinrespondingtoemergenciesandhelpinguprootedcommunitiestorebuild.Foundedin1933attherequestof Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to fleefromwarordisaster.

The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees andrebuildinglivesinthewakeofdisaster.Throughover20regionalofficesincitiesacrosstheUnitedStates,theIRC alsohelpsrefugees resettlein theUS andbecomeself-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creativepartnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for themostvulnerable.

IRCinEurope

TheInternationalRescueCommitteeinEuropesupportstheorganization'sglobalactivities,helpsdiversifythe global donor base and advocates on behalf of the people it serves via-a-via European policy-makers.Led by an SVP based in Brussels, IRC in Europe consists of entities in Belgium, Germany, Sweden,Switzerland and the UK. IRC has expanded considerably in Europe over the last three years, both inresponse to the organization's role as a thought leader on refugee issues in a global context, and itstechnical expertise in adaptive programs, economic programs, protection, education in emergencies,health and gender-based violence. Since 2015, IRC has also established a Resettlement, Asylum andIntegrationprogramacrossEurope,includingGreece,Italy,SerbiaandBosnia&Herzegovina,whichleadsonprogramdeliveryandsupportin Europeancountries.

ThePurpose ofthe Role

ThisroleworksdirectlywiththeofficeoftheSeniorVicePresidentIRCEuropeandIRC’sexternalrelationsteam in Brussels and the Global Public Affairs & Communications team to plan and implement executiveand policy communications for IRC in Europe, in line with strategic objectives of the IRC. The role will beresponsible for establishing IRC’s communications presence in France and collaborate closely with otherIRCCommunicationteamsacrossEurope.

ScopeandAuthority

 Authority:

  • TherolehasaccesstotheSVPEuropebudget.
  • TheroleholderhasauthoritytobriefjournalistswithagreedIRCmessaging, aswellasproactivelypursuemedia opportunities.

KeyWorkingRelationships

ReportstotheSVPofEuropeandSeniorDirectorGlobalPolicy&ExecutiveCommunications

  • ClosecollaborationwithEDIRCBelgium
  • PartnerswithkeyinternalstakeholdersincludingGlobalPolicy&Advocacy,AwardsManagementUnit,andotherteamsglobally

KEYACCOUNTABILITIES

  •  Plan and implement executive communications for SVP Europe aligned to IRC strategic objectives andbuildingand protectingIRC’s profile andreputation.
  • WorksdirectlywiththeIRCBrusselsCommunicationsTeam;
  • Supports and provides technical direction as agreed by ED of Belgium and SeniorDirectorGlobal Policy&Executive Communications
  • Aligns comms agenda setting, content and messaging between the Brussels and SVPEurope offices as is required and in agreement with the SVP of Europe, ED of BelgiumandSeniorDirectorGlobalPolicy&ExecutiveCommunications
  • ResponsibleforidentifyingandproactivelydeliveringnewopportunitiestopromotetheIRC’simpactandinfluencein France
  • WorksinclosecollaborationwithexistingIRCEuropecommunicationsleads(UK,Germany,Sweden,Greece)onexecutive communications ofthe SVP Europe.
  • Seekstrategicmediaopportunitiesbywriting,editing,commissioninganddisseminatingmessagingformulti-channeluse,press-releases,op-eds,statementsandother contenttosecurecoverage
  • ManagesexecutivecommunicationssocialmediawiththeSVPEurope
  • Buildrelationshipswithkeyjournalistsandeditorstohelpdrivemediacoverage.
  • WorkcloselywithEUDigitalEngagementcolleaguestoensurecoordinatedandtopicalmessagingacrossourmedia outreachanddigital channels.
  • BuildexpertiseoncurrentandpotentialissuesinthehumanitarianNGOarenaviaresearchandmonitoringofnationalmedia andcompetitorsandin liaisonwith globalcolleagues.
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