Content Editor – European Web Site on Integration

Job Description

Deadline for applications:Sunday15 April 2018

Interviews of selected candidates:Friday 27 April 2018

Purpose of the job:

Curate, edit, translateand publish content on the European Web Site on Integration (EWSI). Since 2009, EWSI has served as the European Commission’s unique one-stop resource point for practitioners working on integration issues, both in governmental and non-governmental organisations. The website features:

  • A collection ofgood practices, presented in a clear and comparable way
  • An onlinelibraryof key documents (legislation, policy papers, conference reports, etc.)
  • Daily updatednewsandupcoming events
  • Information related toEuropean,nationalandprivatefunding opportunities
  • Country sheetssummarising the integration governance and indicators in each Member State

Starting Date:Monday7 May 2018

Duration:Four days-per-week for an undetermined duration

Supervisor:Paola Mikaba, EWSI Content Manager and MPG Content Strategist

Key responsibilities:

  • Editand translate content submitted by a network of national integration experts based on agreed editorial guidelines and publish them on the EWSI
  • Occasionally draft articles on EU level development on migrant integration
  • Coordinatelarger translations with external service providers
  • Assist other MPG staff in researching anddrafting of the EWSI’s analytical publications
  • Assist the Content Manager in crafting promotional activities, including for social media and monthly newsletters
  • Assist the Content Manager in content development activities
  • Assist the Project Coordinator in drafting contracts and project reports
  • Conduct ad hocresearch tasks as required

Person specification:

Professional skills, knowledge and experience / Essential
  • Bachelor’s or master’s in communications, Journalism, Political Science, Sociology or Law
  • Excellent communication and editing skills, with a proven ability to write for a broad audience
  • A storyteller with track record experience in summarising content(news, policy documents, and research)and connecting it with other relevant developments.
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, Content Management Systems
  • Digital savvy
  • Excellent English and fluency in French
  • A minimum of 3 years relevant professional experiences
Desirable
  • Fluency in German is a plus
  • Interest/experience with social integration issues and debates
  • Interest/experience with SEO best practices
  • Interest/experience with graphic design (infographics)

Personal attributes /
  • Confidentiality and tact
  • Very good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy
  • Good team-working skills, including flexibility and commitment to the issues
  • Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise own work within agreed parameters
  • Ability to work independently and initiate activities as appropriate
  • Ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds
  • Identification with the work and objectives of MPG

Other requirements /
  • Ability to work long hours on occasion