Consultant - Media Relations Manager

• Ensure strategic management of communication activities in the field of culture and cultural heritage
• Coordinate the work of the communications team at the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine (PR, SMM, content, media relations)
• Ensure proper allocation of responsibilities, planning, and implementation of communication activities
• Develop and maintain a unified approach to the communication policy of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine
• Ensure strategic engagement with national and international media, with a focus on highlighting the work of Recovery Support Unit
• Ensure due visibility of the Recovery Support Unit activities across all media, including the media channels of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine and the media channels of UNESCO Antenna in Ukraine
• Prepare key messages, position papers, and briefing materials
• Develop consistent communication positioning of reforms in the cultural and heritage sectors
• Devise, coordinate and implement a communication plan of all activities of the Recovery Support Unit
• Ensure that all media outputs on all activities of the Recovery Support Unit are in line with the requirements of UNESCO and donors
• Coordinate public communication campaigns related to reforms
• Ensure communication support for international events, conferences, nomination campaigns, and partnership initiatives
• Manage crisis communications and respond to reputational risks
• Monitor the information space and prepare timely communication responses
• Ensure rapid response to communication challenges in the field of culture and heritage
• Ensure appropriate co-branding and acknowledgement of partners and donors across communication materials and public events

• Higher education, preferably an advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in journalism, culture studies, communications, public administration, international relations, or related fields
• At least 7 years of professional experience in strategic communications or PR
• Proven experience in team management and coordination of communication processes
• Experience in media relations, including international media
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns
• Experience in crisis communications and reputational risk management
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English

Experience in the cultural sector or public policy will be considered an asset