Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Strategy implementation

·   EEnsure timely implementation of activities related to the media
strategy to publicize priority issues and/or major events, to include drafting
information strategies, coordinating efforts, monitoring and reporting on
progress, taking appropriate follow-up actions, and analyzing the outcome

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Ensure effective design and delivery of communication products;
Undertake activities to promote media coverage (e.g. press conferences,
interviews, press seminars and other special activities) of priority issues
and/or major events, to include development of a media strategy and action
plan, initiating proactive media outreach efforts. 

Capacity building

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Build information networks by interacting with journalists, other
media representatives and followers, subscribers, and supporters of media
networks.

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Develop and sustain partnerships with internal and external
partners for successful development and execution of CIH’s media strategy

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Monitor media, analyze information and prepare reports in order to
ensure outreach, engagement and growth of the CIH’s media coverage. 

Content creation

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Produce and oversee production of media-orientated communication
products (editorial writing, news writing, proofing, pitching, placement,
website updating, social media material etc.).

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Recommend appropriate information and communication materials for
use in media and other communication activities.

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Participate in selecting the news and media related information
transmitted to key constituencies.

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Maintain and update online media relations contact list/database;

Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media;

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Act as a News desk Officer for the Unit. 
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Internal Responsibilities

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Distribute executive messages.

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Prepare presentations and internal memos,

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Produce minutes of meetings.

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Develop print materials and branding strategies.

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Provide communications coaching for employees.

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Archive Media communications related material.