SOS Children’s Villages is in the process of recruiting a passionate Correspondent who will join its external communications network, working in Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltics.

Background

Working on a full time basis, he/she will be responsible for proactive generation of news content for use in external communications and fundraising. The main task will be to manage information from member associations in Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltics and turn them into stories that are used in North America and Europe for fundraising/media and public relations purposes. 

The Challenge

The ideal candidate will be an experienced journalist, with excellent writing and English skills for an efficient performance of the following tasks:

• Generate news content for use in external communications and align written material with the SOS brand values and key messages
• Develop field-based stories – driven by fundraising needs – for use by the external communications network and by member associations in North America and Europe
• Manage a pool of freelance journalists, external network of communication specialists, key media and news agency correspondents in the field with a view to generate news
• Ensure efficiency of response to information requests and timely submission of good quality written, photo and video material 

Desired profile

• At least 5 years’ experience in journalism
• Formal qualification in journalism or communications with proven track record in research and generation news
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills in English as a must
• Deep understanding of international news agendas and how news is generated
• A professional network in media and news agencies
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural context
• Excellent time management and planning skills: ability to work under tight deadlines
• Understanding of data and statistics
• Ability to outsource and write effective briefs (e.g. for photographers, video producers, etc.)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software and good Internet skills.

´We Offer

• A diverse range of interesting tasks in a well-recognised international organisation
• Intercultural working environment
• Interesting opportunities for further development
• Competitive compensation package
• The possibility to shape a new position within a global well-established organisation

 Location:   Ukraine/Kyiv

How to apply

If you believe you are up to the challenge, please send your application (detailed CV and motivation letter – in English), along with three traceable references to the following email address, with the subject “Correspondent”: [email protected]

 Closing date: December 10, 2014