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Title

Jr. Media Officer

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Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors
Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location District of Columbia - America North
Town/City Washington, DC
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level First Level
Deadline 29/05/2009
Company Name Greenpeace USA
Contact Name Human Resources
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and maintain relationships with reporters, television producers and other journalists in the United States.
  • Assist in developing regional and national media strategies, including the development of key messages for Greenpeace campaigns and projects.
  • Coordinate media outreach with Greenpeace International. 
  • Produce written materials including press releases, press advisories, op-eds, letter to the editors, and fact sheets.
  • Identify, brief and train Greenpeace staff to act as effective spokespeople.
  • Participate in the planning meetings of Greenpeace project teams and provide ongoing advice about media aspects of the project or campaign.
  • Facilitate media requests including background materials, appropriate spokespeople, etc.
  • Monitor and track media coverage relevant to Greenpeace's campaigns and overall mission.
  • Respond rapidly to breaking news.
  • Assist in coordinating media events such as press conferences.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Media Director.


QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree; at least 2 years experience working in a media outlet or in the media department of an NGO or other relevant communications experience. Excellent writing skills. Sound news judgment; ability to multi-task and to work on deadline. Ability to travel. Relevant media contacts a plus.

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