The Public Diplomacy and Press Officer in our International Organization has a key role in the organization’s Political team. They are responsible for planning and maintaining the organization’s favorable public image, act as a link between the organization and the media and responsible to deliver the right messages to target audiences.  A great opportunity to gain high-level international experience in the field. 

Full time and on-site

Principal tasks and responsibilities:

• Plan publicity strategies and social campaigns;
• Build and maintain relationships with key partners and collaborators; 
• Organize events in related fields (such as interviews, press conferences, ceremonies), source speakers and seek out cooperation opportunities;
• Ensure the flawless execution of the program on site, addressing any challenges that may arise;
• Provide logistical and technical support to local and foreign visitors, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience throughout the event;
• Coordinate and arrange meetings with government and private organizations;
• Act as primary contact to vendors to ensure cost-effective services during events; 
• Build, expand and maintain a strong network of contacts in the main national media channels;
• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media sites and blogs in spheres of culture, art and influencers;
• Create content for social media on regular basis; 
• Write/edit articles/op-eds/speeches/press releases for publication in the national media and public events;
• Possess connections and understanding in operations of civil society and NGO’s ;
• Deal with enquiries from the public, press, and related organizations;
• Additional tasks as part of the PD and administrative teams. 

Qualifications:

• Higher education degree, following fields can be of advantage: Communication and media, Journalism, Marketing, Social sciences; 
• Language skills: A native level of Azerbaijani; Excellent level of English: writing, reading and speaking; Russian language is desirable;
• Experience in working with international organizations, promotion and communication;
• Knowledge and understanding of the national political and social systems;
• Good knowledge of graphic design; photo and video editing and content creation; 
• High level of knowledge in maintaining active social media accounts (X, FB, Instagram);
• Good knowledge of working with AI platforms.

Skills: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective writing skills;
• Having the ability to network and maintain a good relationship with media outlets;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask;
• Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope under pressure;
• Creativity, imagination and ability to take initiative;
• Working efficiently both independently and as part of a team;
• The ability to think strategically, for planning successful content pillars for each event;
• The capacity to prioritize tasks and projects effectively.

Please send your CV and a cover letter in English with the title “The Public Diplomacy and Press Officer - (Full name)” to to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.