Consultancy: Copy Editor/Writer

at  UNICEF

Job no: 579686
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Stockholm
Level: Consultancy
Location: Sweden
Categories: Communication, Innovation
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.

TO QUALIFY AS AN ADVOCATE FOR EVERY CHILD YOU WILL HAVE…

• An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in journalism, communications, linguistics, public relations or another relevant field.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in writing and content development for international organizations or media.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Have extensive experience in copy editing and writing.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

• Create and edit communications assets, including but not limited to web articles, press releases, speeches, factsheets, talking points, thought pieces, reports and social media texts aligned with the UNICEF style guide.
• Adhere to managing multiple deadlines in alignment with the required sign of processes within UNICEF’s Office of Innovation to ensure all products are fact- checked and accurate before completion.
• Ensure all written work is authentic, original and appropriately cited and/or referenced.
  For more information, please review the Terms of Reference: Copy Editor Writer_PC.pdf