MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Communications, the Communications Manager will:
Develop and implement the media strategy for the organisation to support TI-S's brand and strategic objectives
Maintain daily press operations and lead on the production of press releases, briefings, op-eds and other press materials and oversee responses to incoming media requests, ensuring adherence to professional standards and alignment with Transparency International’s positions
Build and maintain relationships with relevant reporters and manage press lists
Stay up-to-date about trends in the media landscape and help position Transparency International to take advantage of them
Act as the communications lead for TI-S’s Rapid Response Unit (RRU) for responding to emerging threats to the Transparency International movement, in close coordination with other teams and chapter colleagues. This includes: Develop, maintain and implement agile RRU processes to ensure they meet the needs of the movement and that outputs continue to be effective and aligned with policies, positions and strategic objectives and offer and provide support to the Transparency International movement in response to threats and opportunities, including through press releases, media outreach and messaging advice
Create and implement media outreach plans to support the launch of Transparency International’s knowledge products, including the Corruption Perceptions Index
Lead on communications for various projects, including media strategy as well as broader communications, such as developing messaging and content for social media and the website
Develop, maintain and implement systems that include workflows, processes, controls and documentation for media-related work
Define and measure the success of media outreach and adjust plans and approaches accordingly
Arrange media trainings for regional and thematic experts and support colleagues to improve their performance in media interviews, including live television appearances when needed
Contribute to the overall functioning of the Communications Team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary