The International Triathlon Union (ITU), the worldwide governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon, is looking for a candidate to fill the position of freelance part-time Communications Specialist, for a 12-month contract.
Predominantly working home-based, the chosen candidate must have proven ability in the media and communications field, and demonstrate the ability to work independently and creatively. ITU is looking for a highly motivated person who can work as part of a small but very close team. The position involves a high level of organisation, flexible working hours and occasional international travel.
Job duties
- Generate ideas for official ITU websites and international media
- Write and edit content for ITU official websites, newsletters, social media and various other communications tools
- Develop and distribute official ITU press releases and announcements on an ad hoc basis
- Assist in the creation of ITU official publications (ITU Press Kits, magazines, media guides, etc)
- Track media coverage and create post-event coverage reports
- Develop athlete biographies
- Maintain social media outlets
- Create social media campaigns
- Manage media and photographers on site at triathlons
- Write race previews and recaps
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Journalism, Communications, English, Public Relations or related area of study
- Minimum three (3) years full time experience in media, communications or related fields
- Superior writing and editing skills (English)
- Proven ability to generate creative and innovative ideas
- Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends
- Ability to travel internationally
- Passionate interest in sports and the Olympic movement
- Knowledge of triathlon is desired
- Able to work independently
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, HTML an asset
The International Triathlon Union is the world governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon and all related multisport disciplines: duathlon, aquathlon, cross triathlon and winter triathlon. The ITU was founded in 1989 at the first ITU Congress in Avignon, France.
ITU is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and has offices in Madrid, Spain and Vancouver, Canada. It now has over 160 affiliated National Federations around the world and is the youngest International Federation in the Olympic Games.
Triathlon was awarded Olympic Games status in 1994. ITU is proudly committed to supporting the development of the sport worldwide through strong relationships with continental and national federations, working with its partners to offer a balanced sport development programme from grassroots to a high-performance level.
Summary
Position: Communications Specialist
Company: International Triathlon Union
Application deadline: 31 January 2015
Classification: PT contract
To apply
Email jobs[at]triathlon.org with a current résumé, cover letter and writing samples.
