Senior Communications Officer
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Job Description
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
The Senior Communications Officer is assigned to the Media Relations Division (DCMD) within the Department of Communications and Knowledge Management (DOCK). The position will be based at our Headquarters in Manila Philippines.
The incumbent will report to the designated International Staff and will oversee junior team members.
Your Role
As a Senior Communications Officer you will support the production and development of high-quality audience-centric ADB digital content including webpages blogs articles project stories DOCK-led publications as well as news releases op-eds and other media materials.
You will:
- Support the production of audience-centric digital content:
- Draft/edit news releases op-eds and other media materials.
- Write articles Q&As and project stories for earned media coverage.
- Produce video and multimedia assets.
- Provide editorial support as needed for the President Support Team function in other media activities (e.g. preparing talking points).
- Provide editorial support as needed to create content for managing crisis and reputational risks (e.g. draft news releases reactive messaging).
- Draft/edit news releases op-eds and other media materials.
- Provide content support for DOCK-led meetings such as the Annual Meeting and high-level HQ-based events.
- Provide editorial support for the review editing and/or writing for webpages DevAsia and the ADB Blog.
- Assist editorial management of the ADB Blog and DevAsia including coordinating and/or soliciting contributions design and layout and publishing.
- Support the production of DOCK-led publications such as the ADB Annual Report and Member Factsheets.
- Assist in the recruitment onboarding day-to-day management and performance reviews of divisionally relevant consultants/contractors/service providers.
- Perform other related tasks that may be assigned by the supervising Technical International Staff as reflected in the workplan.
You will need:
Bachelors degree in Communication Arts Journalism or Broadcast Journalism Visual Arts Video Production Multimedia Arts or the equivalent preferably with Masters degree or equivalent Additional certification training and/or education in video production highly desirable; preferably with advanced training
At least 8 years of relevant work experience and at least 4 years of supervisory experience
Strong writing and editing skills.
Expertise in major aspects of multimedia production including story definition planning producing and post-production. Video editing experience and/or experience in operating a video/photo camera is highly desirable
High degree of creativity demonstrated in multimedia production
Social media and digital content/multimedia production experience will be an advantage
Experience with website content management systems infographics software and digital marketing services
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; able to handle numerous responsibilities and clients simultaneously
Good knowledge of development and communication issues in the Asia-Pacific context and familiarity with brand positioning for international organizations
Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL6
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBs standards and comparator markets taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
Relocation (if applicable)
Retirement plan
Medical and health benefits
Paid leave (including parental)
Life and other insurance plans
Staff development
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period this appointment may at the option of ADB be extended once for up to 2 years converted to a regular appointment or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staffs particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staffs performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.
About Us
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
