Senior Editor at The OPEC Fund for International Development

Location: Austria

Job Profile

• The Senior Editor is responsible for planning and producing the organization’s editorial content in close coordination with the Outreach & Multimedia Unit and in accordance with the Communications Strategy, in order to engage key stakeholders and leverage relationships to promote the OPEC Fund’s business goals.

Duties and Responsibilities
Content creation:

• Writes, edits and manages the production of all editorial content, including quarterly magazine, press releases, corporate presentations and brochures, to drive quality and value.
• Writes and edits executive communications, including speeches, talking points, testimonials and strategic correspondence, for the organization’s senior management.
• Writes and edits strategic internal communications, contributing to the day-to-day output of the department.
• Updates editorial style guide and ensures editorial content across all channels is on message, consistent and accurate, and that brand guidelines are upheld.
• Prepares and manages a working budget related to print and digital publications.
• Commissions and supervises external agencies and freelancers.
• Reports data driven insights on readership to drive editorial improvements.

Stakeholder management and engagement:

• Interviews OPEC Fund colleagues on a regular basis in order to optimally report success stories, promote knowledge-exchange and bring corporate values to life.
• Interviews relevant business and political leaders in line with business supportive editorial themes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's Degree in Media, Journalism, International Development or related studies.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Preferably 3-5 years of experience within a major publishing house / communication agency and an international organization in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in English. Fluency in Arabic is a major advantage.

Competencies:

• Fundamental understanding of the core activities of development institutions, including the OPEC Fund.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey information succinctly.
• Demonstrated editorial excellence and experience.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Proven self-starter with strong initiative, enthusiasm for innovation, business development.
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting deadlines and achieving results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to work in an international multi-cultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.