Local and National Media Consultant

Type of contract : Consultant Contract

Level : Level 2 - Middle

Hiring Unit :International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)

Duty Station : Trieste

Work location : Remote

Duration of contract : 11 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

Application deadline (Midnight UTC1 Time) : 01/09/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism

Under the supervision of the Public Information Officer the consultant will contribute to the strategic dissemination of public information including the release of scientifically accurate information to local and national media through press releases and press conferences and to to major events and achievements at ICTP. The consultant will be working partly at the ICTP premises and partly from home.

Anticipated results will be increased visibility of ICTP research and education activities in local and national media outlets in Italy; the improved relationship with local and national journalists.

Specific activities include writing press releases in Italian disseminating to local and national media; and building media partnerships.

Performance of consultant will be evaluated at the end of the contract. Performance indicators will include timeliness of press releases the amount of media requests for ICTP information and the number of news stories appearing in local and national media.

Up to 11 months depending on an assignment.

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)

For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Science Communications Public Information Journalism or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least five years of professional experience in public information and communications with focus on science dissemination.

In-depth knowledge of the Italian media especially the science media including close contacts with journalists editors and radio and TV directors.

LANGUAGES

The consultant must be fluent in English and Italian with excellent writing skills in Italian.

In addition to the online application candidates should submit two writing samples in Italian (a press release announcing a scientific achievement and a media pitch for an interview with a scientist to

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information by the above deadline.

To apply please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments interviews with a Panel as well as reference addition candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the positions qualifications.

Please note that all candidates whether selected or not will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.

Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).

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