Job announcement for a Media Officer

Dear friends,

Burma Partnership is looking for a Media Officer to join our team. Please find the vacancy announcement below. Feel free to distribute this to your networks or to individuals who may be interested in the position. The deadline for applications is August 7th, 2009.

Thank you,

Burma Partnership Secretariat

Burma Partnership (BP)Position: Media Officer

Location: Mae Sot, Thailand

Report directly to: Coordinators

Overall responsibility:

• To strategically promote the voices of Burma’s democracy movement through local, regional, and international media

Key areas of responsibility:

• Produce BP’s Weekly Highlights and issue Updates: gather key news and publications on Burma from inside, border-based and international sources, and write an editorial introduction on the key issue (s)
• Write and edit materials for the media, including press releases, advisories, op-eds and web stories
• Fulfill information requests from the media – connect reporters with appropriate representatives in the movement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with reporters and editorial boards in the region
• Maintain a media contact list
• Assist with press conferences and other media events
• Monitor and prepare regular reports for staff on the movement’s media exposure

Consult with: Coordinators and the Secretariat

Term of employment: Yearly (subject to three month probation at the beginning of contract)

Qualification (general/core competencies):

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English (Burmese helpful)
• Experience in journalism or media relations; excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong commitment to and understanding of Burma
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Excellent interpersonal skills; sensitivity to local needs and culture
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Preferred: familiarity with regional media and ASEAN mechanisms

Salary & benefits:

• Salary: 15,000 THB per month
• Benefits: work-related travel expenses (including transportation, accommodation, communication, and per diem) are covered, and accommodation or housing stipend can be discussed.

Application procedures: Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample and one reference in English. Only complete applications will be reviewed by the Secretariat. We will not be able to notify all applicants unless they are chosen for an interview. A writing test will be part of the selection process.

Please email your application to: partnership@csloxinfo.com and freeburm@loxinfo.co.th before August 7th, 2009.

About our organization:

Burma Partnership is a movement of organizations and individuals that aims to develop a strong broad-based partnership of peoples of the Asia-Pacific advocating and mobilizing a movement for promoting freedom, democracy and human rights in Burma. This movement facilitates strategic linkages; coordinates activities; develops and shares its capacity and resources; channels information resources; and promotes dialogue towards unified approaches.