Support the Communication Department in creating relevant content for different channels, in particular the UNU-EHS and UNU-VIE websites, Serve as communication focal point to select academic divisions and translate their work into engaging, understandable content, Provide visibility for research to external audiences by supporting the development and implementation of communication measures, Initial basic drafting and article edits of op-eds, scripts, speeches and others forms of content as needed, Identify news opportunities to highlight UNU-EHS and UNU-VIE work, Support Communication Design Associate and Communication Analyst in the creation of videos, Travel as needed to collect footage and communication from the ground in the case of fieldwork or international conferences such as the UN Climate Conference COP, Manage and expand the media mailing list, ensuring strong media engagement, Assist the Head of Communication in drafting media advisories, releases, pitches, and op-eds, Respond to media inquiries and coordinate logistics and technical support for interviews, Organize media training opportunities and support researchers in key message development, Monitor trends and current events to identify and leverage opportunities for media coverage of UNU-EHS projects, Together with the Head of Communication, coordinate project logistics for communication projects such as the UNU-EHS flagship report, Interconnected Disaster Risks, Develop and maintain timelines, draft terms of reference and deliverables, monitor progress of deliverables, Support Head of Communication in coordination of external vendors, Support Head of Communication in reporting for example for internal purposes, donors or UNU Centre, Monitor UNU’s presence in the national and international media through effective use of media monitoring tools, and compile media coverage reports, Maintain an overview of inventory and multimedia equipment, Ensure that the Communication Department’s small studio space is kept functional, and equipment is in good working order, Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
