Digital Editor at Transparency International (TI)

Digital Editor
Application Closing Date - 09 Aug 2015 
Job Start Date - As soon as possible 
Duration - limited for 2 years, with the possibility of extension
Pay Scale - Job Grade II
Location - Berlin, Germany

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.
Main function: The Digital Editor produces, maintains and oversees the development and delivery of content for the website, blog and social media channels.

Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: limited for 2 years (with the possibility of extension)
Location: TI-Secretariat, Berlin, Germany
Department: Communications
Reporting lines: Manager Editorial and Publishing
Job grade: II

Responsibilities:

• Upload and maintain online content using an Expression Engine based Content Management System in line with SEO best practices
• Work closely with TI-S departments and chapters to identify, source, develop and promote online content suited to the target audience/s
• Contribute to design and delivery of online plans, advising on appropriate communications needs, tactics and tools
• Conceptualise and produce multimedia content
• Draft, edit and proofread online content, including web features, human interest stories, blog posts, etc.
• Track and analyse performance of online content, identifying lessons and opportunities
• Support the development of social media strategies and their implementation

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• University degree or professional qualification in Communications, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science or another relevant field
• Minimum of three years’ experience in developing content for the web at an international, media or campaigning organisation
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a thorough eye for detail and a creative approach to communications
• Experience in working with Content Management Systems and HTML
• Experience using Google Analytics and AdWords professionally
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop programmes
• Exemplary organisational skills and ability to multi-task under pressure
• Knowledge of and interest in corruption, development issues and international affairs
• Dynamic self starter; highly motivated, comfortable in taking initiative and able to work with minimum supervision
• Organised, dependable, flexible, highly articulate and discreet
• Additional languages, especially Spanish and/or French, desirable

Other information about the post and the location:
Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with relatively low cost of living.

To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit, preferably via email, a cover letter, CV and a recent unedited English writing sample by the candidate on a topic of the candidate’s choice of no more than 500 words to:
digitaleditorjob@transparency.org

Deadline for applications is 9 August 2015.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about Transparency International, visit our website at www.transparency.org