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| Director of Communications |
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| Employer: |
UEFA
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| Post Date: |
30 October 2009 |
| Reference: |
UEFA-DC |
| Category: |
PR and Communications |
| Hours: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
Nyon / Switzerland |
| Working Term: |
Permanent Position |
| Salary: |
Not disclosed |
| Application Deadline: |
29 November 2009 |
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| Company Description |
| UEFA - the Union of European Football Associations - is the governing body of football on the continent of Europe. UEFA’s core mission is to promote, protect and develop European football at every level of the game, to promote the principles of unity and solidarity, and to deal with all questions relating to European football. UEFA is an association of associations based on representative democracy, and is the governing body of European football. |
| Description |
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Develop a clear communications strategy for UEFA and implement it successfully. Lead the Communications division effectively and make it a highly respected asset within UEFA and the whole football family. Maintain close relations with major sports journalists and/or directors of media (written press, TV, radio, web) in Europe.
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
• Develops and implements overall communications strategy for UEFA (incl. EURO 2012™ and the UEFA website)
• Streamlines and strengthens the communications activities of UEFA
• Supervises all UEFA-related publishing activities
• Supports Public Relation initiatives
• Leads the Communications division and makes it a highly respected asset of UEFA
• Establishes and maintains positive relations with key UEFA stakeholders both inside and outside the football family
• Represents UEFA and acts as a media spokesperson in consultation with UEFA’s top management
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Successful implementation and running of the communications strategy
• Leading division
• Cost control
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EDUCATION:
• University degree in relevant field
• Further education in communications area
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Experience as a head of communications in a relevant international organisation (5-7 years) and background in Public Relations
• Leadership experience (5-7 years)
• Experience in the football industry, excellent media contacts and understanding of the sports media environment
BUSINESS KNOW-HOW & IT SKILLS:
• Recognised communications expert (classical and new media)
• Football knowledge
• Efficient use of all common IT tools
COMPETENCIES & CHARACTERISTICS:
• Strategic and conceptual thinker
• Strong leadership skills and ability to help staff members develop
• Outstanding communication skills
• Networker with ability to team up with all stakeholders inside and outside UEFA
• Hard working and fully committed, able to work under pressure and to short media deadlines
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• English = fluent
• French = fluent
• German = fluent
• Any other European language, such as Italian, Spanish or Portuguese, would be a plus.
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