Background
IPU is looking for a highly experienced, motivated and creative Senior Web Editor with excellent web writing and editing skills. S/he will be responsible for developing and managing all types of content on the IPU website to ensure it is a dynamic, engaging and accurate resource on parliaments and democracy that fulfils the user needs of a variety of target audiences.
In addition to commissioning new content for the site, the Senior Web Editor will have strong research and visual skills and an understanding of multimedia communications and resources. S/he will manage the English and French versions of the site and work with colleagues in all Divisions to coordinate the content workflow. S/he will also ensure all content is available in other language versions of ipu.org.
The Senior Web Editor will ensure IPU style guides are adhered to and will play a key role in the governance of the IPU website. S/he will also be responsible for categorizing content with taxonomies. With a solid eye for detail, well organized and deep understanding of international relations and politics, s/he will have excellent inter-personal skills and experience in working in a multi-cultural environment and global context. The Web Editor is part of the IPU web team within the Communications Division and reports to the Director of Communications.
Skills:
Excellent web writer and editor with strong attention to detail and the ability to alter writing style to reflect different audiences
Proven experience in translating website communications goals into developing content that fulfils user needs
Knowledge of multimedia resources
Experience in integrating use of diverse social media platforms in online communications
Experience in developing and running online campaigns
Ability to define taxonomies and to categorize content with taxonomies
Be able to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to lead and manage a team
Basic working knowledge of HTML
Strong knowledge of Content Management Systems, preferably Drupal CMS
Proficiency in the following: Photoshop, streaming audio and video, blogs, SEO, CSS, other web/programming languages.
Solid ability to analyse Google Analytics and adapt content strategy accordingly
Key deliverables:
Leads content production and evaluation
Identifies and works with subject matter experts within IPU Secretariat and among IPU Members to produce content
Commissions and liaises with content producers
Writes and edits content
Approves content before publishing
Has ultimate responsibility for the quality of both the content and the user experience by:
Ensuring that the content is up to date
Ensuring that the content is translated in all supported languages
Evaluating content performance based on analytics
Publishing content
Defines workflow processes
Defines policy on content production and content archiving
Defines style guide for the web
Enforces the style guide and IPU brand online
Researches and commissions visual content
Coaches and supports writers and content producers including photographers and videographers
Manages IPU’s social media accounts
Proposes content that will help to implement the communications strategy and support overall IPU goals and objectives
Plays key role in the execution of the communications strategy
Works in cooperation with the IPU Web Manager to ensure technical features work well with content strategy
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Staff of the IPU Secretariat
Qualifications and competencies:
10 years digital communications experience, preferably as an online journalist or with an international organization
Fluent English/excellent French written and oral communications skills
Strong knowledge of international relations and politics is essential
Knowledge of parliaments is preferred
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in international relations or politics
Dates and conditions:
The consultancy will run from 1 October to 30 March 2017. The consultant will be working from the IPU Headquarters in Geneva and will receive a fee of CHF 8’300 per month.
You can find the full Terms of Reference for this position at http://www.ipu.org/finance-e/tor-web-editor.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
Those persons interested in the consultancy and who meet the criteria are requested to send their applications, comprising a resume and a cover letter, to postbox@ipu.org by 5 September 2016.