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Hiring Unit : International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)

Duty Station : Trieste

Work location : Remote

Duration of contract : 11 months

Hiring open to : External candidates

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Public Information Officer, the consultant will contribute to the strategic dissemination of public information, including the release of scientifically accurate information to local and national media through press releases and press conferences and to to major events and achievements at ICTP. The consultant will be working partly at the ICTP premises and partly from home.

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ASSIGNMENTS

Anticipated results will be increased visibility of ICTP research and education activities in local and national media outlets in Italy; the improved relationship with local and national journalists.

Specific activities include writing press releases in Italian,



disseminating to local and national media; and building media partnerships.

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Performance of consultant will be evaluated at the end of the contract. Performance indicators will include timeliness of press releases, the amount of media requests for ICTP information, and the number of news stories appearing in local and national media.

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CONTRACT DURATION

Up to 11 months depending on an assignment.

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COMPETENCIES - Core (C) & Managerial (M)
- Communication (C)
- Accountability (C)
- Knowlegde sharing and continuous improvement (C)

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Science, Communications, Public Information, Journalism or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least five years of professional experience in public information and communications with focus on science dissemination.

In-depth knowledge of the Italian media, especially the science med

📌 Local and National Media Consultant (Trieste)
🏢 Unesco
📍 Trieste