Job Details:
Organisation: ActionAid International
Deadline Tue, 14 Apr 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location:
United Kingdom
Editorial & Stories Officer
£33,664 - £34,682pa
Central London
Are you passionate about making a difference? Are you a skilled storyteller able to create powerful emotional connections between people here and in developing countries, encouraging them to take action? Do you want to be part of a team that exposes injustice, gives people a voice and fuels debate? If so ActionAid’s Editorial and Stories team is the place for you.
As the Editorial and Stories Officer you will work at the heart of our story gathering team, working with multiple countries and departments to source and package compelling, relevant and interesting stories that capture people’s attention and show ActionAid working in new and innovative ways.
You will understand the key components of effective storytelling and help produce sector leading, multi-channel content that engages the UK public and helps ActionAid increase its supporter base.
An exceptional wordsmith with an eye for detail, you will deliver high quality research, copy writing and editing services for a wide range of ActionAid materials and audiences, including fundraising, media, digital and campaigns.
You will have proven editorial or journalistic experience. You’ll be equally at ease, researching and writing stories, fact sheets and communications materials from your desk, as well as gathering them overseas.
We are looking for a tenacious, enthusiastic and creative self-starter, but with the calm and diplomacy needed to work across multiple cultures and geographical boundaries.You will also be keen to share your skills, helping develop training across the ActionAid federation.
ActionAid is a leading international charity working in over 45 countries. We work with the poorest women and children in the world and we don’t walk away until we’ve achieved lasting change. Join us as ActionAid UK’s Editorial & Stories Officer and help us make this change for good. Apply via the link:
http://www.actionaid.org.uk/actionaid-job-vacancies/editorial-and-stories-officer
Are you the right person for the job? Please read this carefully before you apply
Please address the person specification in your application point by point and in detail as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively.
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria.
If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please don’t apply as we only invite candidates for an interview if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description.
Thank you for your understanding.
All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Recruitment consultancies/agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
ActionAid welcomes applications from all sections of the community and we promote diversity.
Editorial & Stories Officer
Job posted by: ActionAid International - Tue, 31 Mar 2015Job Details:
Organisation: ActionAid International
Deadline Tue, 14 Apr 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
Editorial & Stories Officer
£33,664 - £34,682pa
Central London
Are you passionate about making a difference? Are you a skilled storyteller able to create powerful emotional connections between people here and in developing countries, encouraging them to take action? Do you want to be part of a team that exposes injustice, gives people a voice and fuels debate? If so ActionAid’s Editorial and Stories team is the place for you.
As the Editorial and Stories Officer you will work at the heart of our story gathering team, working with multiple countries and departments to source and package compelling, relevant and interesting stories that capture people’s attention and show ActionAid working in new and innovative ways.
You will understand the key components of effective storytelling and help produce sector leading, multi-channel content that engages the UK public and helps ActionAid increase its supporter base.
An exceptional wordsmith with an eye for detail, you will deliver high quality research, copy writing and editing services for a wide range of ActionAid materials and audiences, including fundraising, media, digital and campaigns.
You will have proven editorial or journalistic experience. You’ll be equally at ease, researching and writing stories, fact sheets and communications materials from your desk, as well as gathering them overseas.
We are looking for a tenacious, enthusiastic and creative self-starter, but with the calm and diplomacy needed to work across multiple cultures and geographical boundaries.You will also be keen to share your skills, helping develop training across the ActionAid federation.
ActionAid is a leading international charity working in over 45 countries. We work with the poorest women and children in the world and we don’t walk away until we’ve achieved lasting change. Join us as ActionAid UK’s Editorial & Stories Officer and help us make this change for good. Apply via the link:
http://www.actionaid.org.uk/actionaid-job-vacancies/editorial-and-stories-officer
Are you the right person for the job? Please read this carefully before you apply
Please address the person specification in your application point by point and in detail as it enables us to identify the skills, knowledge and experience you have to be able to do the job effectively.
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification, in addition your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria.
If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please don’t apply as we only invite candidates for an interview if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description.
Thank you for your understanding.
All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Recruitment consultancies/agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
ActionAid welcomes applications from all sections of the community and we promote diversity.