ICAO : Publication Editor, ICAO States Today – Montreal

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    3 weeks ago
  • Category:
    Documentation and Information Management, Language and Writing Services
  • Deadline:
    11/12/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

ICAO States Today is a publication that has been released since 2015 on three occasions, including A/39, A/40, and A/41.  It is a collection of profiles from Member States which highlights aviation and country facts of every ICAO Member State. The publication offers a free complimentary basic (one-page) profile for each Member State of ICAO and provides additional opportunities, proven successful in previous edition releases. The publication includes paid State Profiles in addition to advertisement placement for industry partners along with digital promotions will be included through channels such as ICAO TV and UnitingAviation.com.

The Product Management Unit (PTM) within RPM supports the organization’s strategic objectives by expanding ICAO brand awareness and publishing important information via the following media channels. In addition, Business development and sales of products and services that generate revenue for ICAO are the most important aspects of RPM. The products, services, and related activities coordinated within the Unit consist of, but are not limited to, events, partnerships, and licensing of ICAO Intellectual Properties (IP); advertising sales, both digital and print; training activities; and databases and statistical products.

The ICAO States Today Publication Editor will report to the Project Manager, Product Development of the PTM Unit and, under the Head’s guidance, will work with the project lead from the PTM team to support and coordinate the ICAO States Today Publication project within ICAO.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Function 1 (incl. expected results)

Edits the ICAO States Today publication, achieving results such as:

  • Review the content of the publication;
  • Act as the editorial chief of the publication;
  • Write articles as required for the publication;
  • Catch any stylistic and grammatical mistakes;
  • Ensure the document is consistent in its use of terminology, key metrics, and tone of voice across the entire publication;
  • Work with the Office of the Secretary General and Office of the President for keynote messages;
  • Report progress to the Project Lead.
Function 2 (incl. expected results)

Assists the BDU Unit to attain revenue results/ business development/client referrals, achieving results such as:

  • Leverage contacts with ICAO Member States;
  • Attend in-person and virtual sales meetings with industry and Member States to discuss the publication;
  • Monitor the ICAO States Today email inbox and refer interested technical parties for advertising opportunities;
  • Attend and confer on a technical basis with Digital Revamp and BDU on sales calls to help close potential advertising agreements;
  • Suggest potential partners to Digital Revamp and BDU for advertising sales and collaboration.

Function 3 (incl. expected results)

Formats the ICAO States Today publication, achieving results such as:

  • Assist in developing a State profile template;
  • Ensure that the look and feel of the publication are consistent with ICAO standards;
  • Ensure content quality across the entire publication;
  • Seek approvals from ICAO management and the communication team;
  • Manage and coordinate articles between the originator, editor, and graphic designer, according to the schedule;
  • Work with the Business Development Unit, Product Management Unit, and Digital Revamp to deliver the final publication.

Function 4 (incl. expected results)

Serves as an aviation subject matter expert of the ICAO States Today publication, achieving results such as:

  • Provide writing expertise to ICAO Member States for their profile creation;
  • Provide thematic and creative content contributions for the publication;
  • Help turn ICAO documents, existing stories and other resources into articles for the publication.

Function 5 (incl. expected results)

Additional duties as required

  • Given the dynamic nature of this assignment, the priority of tasks and duties may shift over time based on ICAO needs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Educational background

Essential

  • A first-level university degree in communications, journalism, or a related field pertaining to article editing.

Desirable

  • Courses in business or project management.
Professional experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in article creation, communications, and/or editing;
  • Experience in aviation and/or with ICAO and/or UN agencies;
  • Proficient writing skills with proper email, telephone, and social media etiquette;
  • Presentation and communication skills, ability to present in front of a group;
  • Ability to work as a team player in a cross-functional structure;
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Desirable

  • Project management skills in the field of aviation;
  • Familiarity with the aviation industry and ICAO Member States.
Language Skills
Essential 
  • Fluent reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English.

Desirable 

  • A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

It should be noted that this consultancy is to be filled on a part-time basis for 110 days during a period of eleven (11) months.

Please note that the monthly rate for Band B varies from CAD 5,097 to CAD 8,122 per month.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the selection process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements