Media Development Manager - Media Freedom Team

Status: OpenType: EmploymentOrganisation: Thomson Reuters FoundationDeadline: OngoingLocation: London, United KingdomThomson Reuters Foundation is seeking a highly organised Media Development Manager with excellent management skills and knowledge of media development to support the Foundation's Media Freedom team.The function of the team is to provide technical oversight to media development projects, develop new and innovative approaches and products to address emerging and longstanding issues faced by the media, explore collaboration and research with external stakeholders and engage and support their network of over 20,000 alumni.As the Media Development Manager at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will work with the Media Freedom team and other TRF teams to strengthen their media development programming.ResponsibilitiesManage discrete internal and external initiatives, plan and track activities, and provide regular and accurate reports as appropriate.Maintain and develop TRF's media development resources, producing regular data and analysis reports on consultants, training workshops, alumni, and other topics as needed to support Media Freedom thought leadership, product development, and stakeholder engagement.Research and build our network and relationships across media, policy, academia, government, civil society groups, and international bodies.Build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, most notably TRF consultants and alumni.Stay abreast of the latest developments in Media Freedom and Media Development sectors.Act as the Media Freedom programme focal point for other teams.Coordinate and provide support across all Media Freedom team workstreams, providing logistical and administrative support as needed.Assist with other duties as required.QualificationsStrong understanding of journalism, capacity building, the media legal environment, or demonstrable strong willingness and capacity to learn.A pro-active, highly motivated self-starter with a problem-solving attitude, including attention to detail and good follow-through, with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.Excellent communication, risk management, prioritisation, and relationship-building skills.Prior experience in relevant project management/development work including project inception, planning, execution, monitoring, and close phases.Prior experience in building relationships and working with networks and communities across organisations, and working constructively with a diverse range of people.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work with changing priorities and time pressures.Experience of administrative or finance processes and excellent numerical skills. Competency with Microsoft Office. Experience with databases (e.g., Salesforce) would be an advantage.At least 3 years of relevant working experience.Please note, this is a fixed-term contract of 24 months with an opportunity to extend.How to applyApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To learn more about this position and apply, please click here.

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