Communications Manager – Global Communications (Paris)
We are recruiting a creative and dynamic Communications Manager to tell the stories that showcase ICC’s impact and relevance on the global stage.
As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”
We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organisation to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making
The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over US$10 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally
We also provide the world’s premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC’s unique independence, integrity and expertise.
The ICC Global Communications department is recruiting a creative and dynamic Communications Manager to tell the stories that showcase ICC’s impact and relevance on the global stage.
The role will be based at ICC Global Headquarters in Paris.
The role
As ICC Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing content that showcases our work to the largest possible audience.
Your responsibilities in this role will include:
- Creative copywriting: helping established and potential audiences globally understand the key achievements, developments, issues and business positions related to ICC’s mission and institutional priorities including through website content, social media articles, press releases, talking points, newsletters and video scripts.
- Compelling campaigns: working with the Global Communications team to develop compelling narratives and assets for global campaigns.
- Campaign coordination: partnering with the team, notably the social media, web and design leads, to develop campaigns and content that enhance ICC’s visibility with new and established audiences.
- Identifying opportunities: identifying opportunities to explain our work to business and external partners, in the context of real world developments and agendas.
- Regional outreach: delivering relevant and brand aligned content that supports our network of national committees in their efforts to raise the visibility of our brand and impact within their respective regions.
- Partners engagement: building on relationships with external partners and support new outreach and communications efforts with organisations such as UN agencies, WEF, WTO, B20, and more.
- Impact reporting: using data and metrics to assess the impact of our communications activities and come up with recommendations for continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Proven experience in communications, public relations, or a related field (5+ years)
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, especially writing for web techniques
- Social media savvy
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively to tight deadlines
- Excellent oral and writing skills in English and French is essential
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Detail and service oriented with a can-do attitude
- Curious about trends in communications and developments in global affairs
Terms and conditions
Estimated start date: As soon as possible
Department: Global Communications
Location: Paris, France
Contract type and duration: CDI (permanent), full time
How to apply: Interested candidates should send the following to our Talent Acquisition team at comm_recruitment@iccwbo.org and specify “Communications Manager” in the subject line of the email application:
- Cover note (one page maximum) highlighting key skills and experience in line with the candidate’s profile and key competencies
- Professional CV (two pages maximum)
At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere.
And when we say “everyone”, we mean it.
We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential and equality of opportunity is for everyone.
