London, UK
Urban content and communications consultant
at ING Media
ING Media is looking for an international urban content and communications consultant to join its team in London.
Skills and abilities:
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- able to translate a wide range of complex and specialist language into simple and engaging narratives
- capacity to clearly communicate the ‘big picture’ while incorporating detailed knowledge when appropriate
- analytical skills, strategically connecting the myriad expertise that makes our cities more liveable and enjoyable
Experience:
- 10 years’ or more experience in journalism/communication, including editorial responsibility
- track record of successfully delivering major built environment communication projects
- project management/coordination of multidisciplinary teams focused on developing and delivering content outputs
- ability to deliver content in a flexible range of formats, including in print, digital and television
- conceiving of communication projects that drive change
- developing and maintaining relationships with city and national urban leaders
- negotiating and building trust with key contacts/clients to unlock the full value of their areas of expertise
- experience delivering projects in multiple locations across the world
- experience working for a university with a focus on urban-based research is advantageous
Knowledge:
- providing urban thought leadership internally and externally
- expert knowledge of the global context in which cities are positioned, and able to contextualise cities within national, regional and global settings
- educated to postgraduate level, ideally in journalism and the built environment
- thorough understanding of the major trends shaping contemporary cities
Personal attributes:
- ability to deliver independently and within a team
- a strong desire to help people see and imagine their cities differently with the capacity to communicate and encourage new visions
- interested in activating change in the built environment
- willingness to journey with clients, developing strong relationships over several years
- attention to detail
Salary – £45,000 – £55,000 per annum