Communication Coordinator

Job Title: Communication Coordinator

Job Summary:

SOS Mediterranee is a humanitarian organization dedicated to search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean. We are seeking a skilled Communication Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing communication materials, monitoring the media, and providing regular updates on our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Produce communication materials for internal and external purposes
* Monitor the Mediterranean's search and rescue and political context in the media
* Produce regular content for external communications (social media content, photo, video, articles, statements, etc.)
* Collect testimonies of rescued individuals on board the ship and ensure that these interviews follow strict ethical standards
* Provide regular and swift internal updates on the situation on board, on rescue operations in the context of operations and produce the operations' weekly newsletter
* Anticipate needs for SOS Mediterranee's external and internal positioning on operational and political matters and write updates, talking points, press releases, etc., in collaboration and under the supervision of the Head of Operational Communications
* Supervise journalists onboard the ship and follow-up with them after disembarkation
* Manage SOS Mediterranee photo/videographer onboard the ship and prepare and animate media and context trainings for the teams onboard the ship and the operations' department

Requirements:

* Master's degree in journalism, communications, political sciences or related university degree
* Substantial experience in the field of media/communications
* Previous field experience with a humanitarian organization and/or with maritime organizations
* Experience in team coordination
* Experience in data collection and in interview with people in situation of vulnerability
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to analyze and handle complex and sensitive information with internal and external stakeholders

Working Conditions:

* Type of contract: Short term contract
* Duration of the rotation: can be extended
* Salary: between 4450 € and 4880 € gross per rotation
* Travel, food, and accommodation fees are covered by the association for the entire mission
* SOS Mediterranee provides Personal Protective Equipment to perform the rescue operations (helmets, lifejackets, dry suits, jackets, trousers, safety boots, radios, goggles, gloves, etc.)

Language: English

Location: International waters and Italian ports, with missions lasting up to 10 weeks

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you.

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