Communications Officer

Job Description

Communications Officer

We   are   hiring   for   a   Communications   Officer   role   at   the   Thomson   Reuters   Foundation.   The   role   is   based   in Manila,   Philippines ,   on   a   hybrid   basis.     Join   a   dynamic   Communications   team   working   across   a   unique   organisation   that strengthens free,   fair   and informed societies. Through the combined power of journalism and the law,   together   with data intelligence   and AI initiatives , the Foundation works to   strengthen information integrity, protect civil society and advance responsible business practices .   We do this through:

- Media Development   For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we work to strengthen local and national journalism, improve media ethics, standards and regulation, combat misinformation, and explore and shape the future of the profession. We do this through newsroom consultancy, journalism training and mentoring, capacity- building, and via our funding of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford.
- Free Legal Assistance (TrustLaw)  We run the world’s largest pro bono legal network, TrustLaw. Working with leading law firms, we facilitate free legal support, groundbreaking research and resources for civil society organisations, social enterprises and independent media. By spreading the practice of pro bono worldwide we strengthen civil society and drive social change. Our network has grown to over 7,000 members, including more than 1,000 law firms and in-house legal teams.
- Convening Initiatives  We convene experts to build global awareness of critical issues linked to our areas of work, to inspire collective leadership and to help shape a prosperous world where no one is left behind. Our annual flagship event,  Trust Conference , brings together leaders from civil society, media, the private sector and government who are working to strengthen democracy, protect civic space and shape responsible business practices. Other initiatives include thematic working groups convened around the world to share expertise, drive new partnerships, facilitate media coverage and produce legal research.
- We are seeking a Communications Officer  to join our busy Communications team and contribute towards the organisation’s internal and external communications efforts. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, this is an incredible opportunity to land a role in a fast-growing corporate Foundation working on some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Communications team to   plan and deliver regular content for our internal channels   to   drive   engagement and connection with our   global   network of staff.

- Write   communications   material   for   both   internal   and   external   audiences,   understanding   complex   information   and   tailoring   it   for   relevant   audiences.

- Contribute to the   production of creative content for   the Foundation’s annual flagship event, Trust Conference, and other events as   required .

- Support senior members of the team with campaign delivery and r egularly e valuate   the effectiveness of   comms activities .

- Stay across sector trends and   suggest   new   and creative approaches as   needed.

- Work   with   delivery   and   thought   leadership   teams   to   source   communications   conten t, such as   human interest and   impact stories,   that are   relevant   to   our   audiences   and   strategy   while   swiftly   and effectively actioning communications support requests from across the business.

- Build relationships with a range of thought leadership and service delivery teams,   to support programmatic communications activities and fundraising priorities.

- Provide   general   communications   support, including   managing the enquiries inbox and drafting initial responses   and supporting the team, where   required ,   on external communications campaigns

- Contribute to the planning and delivery of campaigns around relevant international   days .

Required Qualifications

- Proven   experience   in   integrated   communications,   ideally   for   an   international   organisation ,   the   development   sector   or   within   a   fast-paced   environment.

- Strong ability to write and edit a range of communications materials in a fast-paced environment, keeping audience needs and interests at the forefront of written work.

- Excellent   communication   skills   (verbal,   written   and   interpersonal).

- Adept at understanding   and assimilating   complex information.

- Rigorous   attention   to   detail   and   a   strong   focus   on   accuracy,   with   exceptional   research   and   analytical   skills.

- A highly motivated self-starter with   an   ability to work independently and take initiative.

- Exceptional   organisational   skills,   must   be   able   to   work across   simultaneous   projects   led   by   multiple   team   members .

- A strong   team   ethic , keen to learn new skills and share   expertise .

- The   ability   to   work   creatively,   speedily   and   accurately   under   pressure   and   to   prioritise   accordingly.

- Fluent English is essential and   additional   languages, an advantage.
- A related bachelor's degree to communications or business

Preferred Qualifications

- Project   management   experience   or   a   personal   interest   in   social,   humanitarian   and/or   environmental   issues   (we   are   particularly   interested   to   hear   more about these throughout the process).

The Communications Officer role is not eligible for referral rewards.

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What’s in it For You?

- Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
- Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
- Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
- Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
- Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.

About Thomson Reuters Foundation

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and USA, we leverage our media, legal and data driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and data intelligence, we aim to build free, fair and informed societies.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

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