The UfM Secretariat is seeking to incorporate a Press Specialist at its headquarters in Barcelona.

Accountable for assisting the Communication & Public Affairs Unit in the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of press and communication actions to raise visibility and awareness of UfM activities and projects.

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of the communication strategy of the UfM
• Develop and implement media strategies for the promotion of UfM activities and projects and generate ideas to gain media coverage
• Establish and nurture media relations and partnerships and handle journalists’ queries
• Write press releases, media invitations, talking points, defensives, op–eds and speeches for press purposes
• Disseminate press releases on a regular basis and follow–up publication
• Arrange press interviews for UfM officials
• Organize press activities and events (logistics and content): press briefings, conferences, trips, visits, etc.
• Write content for other communication purposes in liaison with other divisions and departments
• Coordinate the media monitoring and the production of press clippings
• Ensure maintenance and updating of the media database
• Provide support to the organization of public affairs activities and coordinate the implementation of partnerships with third parties on the occasion of joint activities
• Contribute to procurement procedures for services and contracts for the related area.
• Liaise with the media agency for the implementation of media and communication services across the region
• Contribute to the conceptualization and production of communication campaigns and tools