Strategic Communications and External Affairs

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Amnesty International Full time

**JOB PURPOSE**:
In coordination with the Director of the Amnesty Tech Programme and the Head of News and Media Team, in this role you will develop and implement cutting-edge, innovative media, communications strategies related to technology and human rights, including topics such as surveillance, big tech, artificial intelligence, and big data.

**Other locations where Amnesty International Secretariat has an office will also be considered.**

**ABOUT YOU**

**MAIN RESPONSBILITIES**
- Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of media and public relations strategies to deliver impactful communications for Amnesty International's work on technology and human rights.
- Lead the output planning and planned reactive media and communication strategies and products in coordination with the campaigners and communication advisors in the Amnesty Tech teams and liaise/coordinate between global communications and marketing teams and Amnesty Tech.
- Produce timely and strategic communication products, including press releases, media quotes, media narratives, social media stories, and supporter journeys for Amnesty members etc.
- Advise the Amnesty Tech management team on and support the internal communication and capacity building efforts of Amnesty Tech on the implementation of tech as a common lens in the overall portfolio of Amnesty International.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders and assess communication priorities that will support advocacy and campaigns. Provide strategic advice on what communications products and messages would work best to achieve desired advocacy and campaign objectives.

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Substantial relevant experience in a similar role in journalism or public relations, in an international environment;
- Demonstratable experience in the development and implementation of innovative communication strategies for international organizations.
- Knowledge of digital media and international, regional and national media - across traditional and digital platforms - with established contacts at key publications and broadcast outlets.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of the impact and reach of communication products and strategies.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Fluency in any other global languages is desirable.

**Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.**

**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.

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.

**WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT**

**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._

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