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Overview

To implement strategic communication activities that help Greenpeace Greece meet specific campaign, communications, mobilisation and organizational objectives.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in a team to implement communications objectives and strategies of Greenpeace Greece

• Write and edit communication materials, including press releases, web stories, press packs and other materials.

• Maintain and develop relationships with media, external agencies, collaborators and contacts.

• Coordinate production of promotional materials (newsletters, leaflet, advertisements, etc.)

• Liaise and keep flow of information with campaign, communications and fundraising department.

Selection Criteria

Essential qualities and skills:

• Minimum two years’ work experience in communications/ advertising/public relations

• Strong language skills – ability to write and edit

• Excellent knowledge of English.

• PC literate (MS-Office). Expertise and knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign will be highly appreciated

• Ability to work as a team and to liaise and negotiate effectively.

• Understanding of Greenpeace’s values, campaigns and practices.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and reliably respond to external inquiries quickly and under pressure.

All applications must address the selection criteria in the job description below.  Direct applications or enquiries to Communications Department:  

gpgreece@greenpeace.org

subject line: Comms Officer Job Position

Applications close 06/2/2013