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IPR – Free Webinar based on the book – “The ROI of LOL” – December 12, 2023

An interesting seminar organised by the Institute for Public Relations to be held online on December 12, 2023 at 12 pm EST:

Unlock the secrets of neuroscience and explore the transformative impact of laughter on corporate culture in our upcoming webinar, based on the book “The ROI of LOL: How Laughter Breaks Down Walls, Drives Compelling Storytelling, and Creates a Healthy Workplace,” by IPR Trustee Steve Cody, co-founder and CEO of Peppercomm and Clayton Fletcher, chief comedy officer of Peppercomm. IPR Trustee Linda Rutherford, chief administration officer and chief communications officer of Southwest Airlines will moderate this fireside discussion.

December 12 to discover how laughter can be a strategic tool for connecting with external stakeholders, finding new avenues for collaboration, and, most importantly, having fun while achieving business success.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For further information and to join the webinar click here>>

By | November 30th, 2023|Other events, Other resources|0 Comments

Lunch event – from static to interactive content – 8 December 2023

From static publications to interactive content: the experience of the International Trade Centre

How do organisations make the leap from static publications content to dynamic content online? Natalie Domeisen will explain how the International Trade Centre has created engaging content on trade and development integrating text, video, animations and more. Natalie will share her experiences, focusing on opportunities and challenges for people looking to expand their organization’s multimedia capacity and impact.

The presentation will be followed by working groups to discuss challenges and opportunities. Please feel free to send examples of multimedia publications in advance (genevacom@gmail.com) – we’ll be happy to compile them for those attending the lunchtime presentation.

Date: Friday 8 December 2023
Time: 12h30 to 14h00
The Swiss Press Club, Domaine de Penthes, Chem. de l’Impératrice 18, 1292 Pregny-Chambésy, Geneva
Fee: CHF 30.- per person includes drinks and snacks

Please register online

About the speaker: Natalie Domeisen is the Head of Corporate Events and Publishing Programmes at the International Trade Centre. Natalie has extensive experience as a public affairs and communications professional in the international trade and development sectors, working across a range of areas including strategic communications, community outreach, publishing, pitch training and media relations.

By | November 20th, 2023|News|0 Comments

Lunch event – in-person – 8 December 2023

From static publications to interactive content: the experience of the International Trade Centre

How do organisations make the leap from static publications content to dynamic content online? Natalie Domeisen will explain how the International Trade Centre has created engaging content on trade and development integrating text, video, animations and more. Natalie will share her experiences, focusing on opportunities and challenges for people looking to expand their organization’s multimedia capacity and impact.

The presentation will be followed by working groups to discuss challenges and opportunities. Please feel free to send examples of multimedia publications in advance (genevacom@gmail.com) – we’ll be happy to compile them for those attending the lunchtime presentation.

Date: Friday 8 December 2023
Time: 12h30 to 14h00
The Swiss Press Club, Domaine de Penthes, Chem. de l’Impératrice 18, 1292 Pregny-Chambésy, Geneva
Fee: CHF 30.- per person includes drinks and snacks

Please register online

About the speaker: Natalie Domeisen is the Head of Corporate Events and Publishing Programmes at the International Trade Centre. Natalie has extensive experience as a public affairs and communications professional in the international trade and development sectors, working across a range of areas including strategic communications, community outreach, publishing, pitch training and media relations.

By | November 20th, 2023|GCN lunch events|0 Comments

Social Media and Communications Coordinator – IDMC Geneva

The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is a global centre of expertise established in 1998 to monitor and report on the situation of people who become displaced within their own countries. IDMC curates and analyses data from a wide range of sources, provide insight into the risk, scale, causes and impacts of the phenomenon, and supports partners around the world in identifying and implementing solutions to it.

IDMC is now looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Social Media and Communications Coordinator to help IDMC reach its organisational objectives by writing and editing communications content and managing IDMC’s social media presence and email newsletter. The coordinator will also assist with international press relations, help create strong communications guidance and policies and contribute to refining and delivering on the communications strategy.

This is a dynamic position providing an opportunity to work across the organisation with experts focused on different regions of the world, data management and analysis, policy and international relations as well as with an impact-focused communications team. IDMC produces tremendous amounts of data and analysis to inform policies and actions to address internal displacement, providing a wealth of potential content for communicating with our audiences. A solutions-oriented team player willing to dive into the topic will find many opportunities in this role to put this content to use and to grow and contribute in meaningful and rewarding ways to the success of the organisation.

What you will do

The main roles and responsibilities for this position are:

Written content:

  • Work with IDMC colleagues across the organisation to identify appropriate content types to present their data and analysis in the most compelling ways.
  • Coordinate writing, editing and quality assurance processes for all communications products to Director, multimedia features, and relevant parts of publications as well as other potential products.
  • Write and edit communications content, including website and newsletter text, social media content, introductions and other communications-oriented portions of publications, video scripts and other content necessary to implement the communications strategy.
  • Consolidate existing style guideline documents, maintain and update IDMC style guide, work with the IDMC design team to update relevant parts of the IDMC brand guidelines.

Social media engagement: 

  • Work with the Head of Communications to develop a strategy for IDMC’s social media presence, including a review of our audiences and their needs, the most suitable platforms to invest in, opportunities to improve our outreach, paid promotion, and relevant key performance indicators.
  • Identify ways to proactively engage IDMC’s target audiences, ensuring that our content is relevant, timely, accessible and engaging.
  • Liaise closely with all IDMC departments to stay on top of latest developments and find new ways to promote our key products and events.
  • Manage IDMC social media channels in accordance with IDMC, IDMC communications and IDMC social media strategies, including establishing a strong brand voice and reputation on each platform.
  • Conduct regular audience research and partner/peer benchmarking, analysis of our impact and what’s working or not working, and stay up-to-date with current trends, technologies and applications to inform decisions and overall direction.
  • Support staff and partners who amplify our content with suggested messaging, social media training, and social media kits for various products.

Content planning and dissemination: 

  • Maintain an editorial calendar of internal and external events, IDMC content, external hooks, and other relevant moments for engagement.
  • Take the lead on promotion of IDMC events via website content, social media, newsletter updates and assisting the director’s office with official invitations.
  • Work with the Head of Communications to develop a strong email newsletter strategy then produce and disseminate IDMC’s email newsletter accordingly.
  • Coordinate with the Director’s office and external relations departments to maintain and update IDMC’s newsletter and centralised contact lists.

If you are curious and would like to learn more about this role; please click here to access the full Job Description.

What you will bring

Are you a proactive, solutions-oriented and enthusiastic communications professional? We are looking for a Social Media and Communications Coordinator with demonstrated experience writing and editing compelling content and with an ability to translate technical language into clear, engaging, audience-friendly messaging. You will also possess a solid understanding of social media trends and analytics across multiple platforms, with demonstrated experience managing social media accounts, ideally in similar contexts.

In addition, you will have:

  • Relevant degree and at least five years of professional experience in communications, media relations, marketing, social media, or related fields.
  • Working knowledge of Mailchimp/Salesforce and/or other email marketing tools.
  • Experience with internal displacement, migration, humanitarian or development sectors is desirable.
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal. French an asset.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills.
  • Strong organisational or project management skills to ensure quality and timely delivery.

For reasons related to the procedure for work permits in Switzerland, only candidates with an EU/EFTA nationality or a valid work permit for Geneva, Switzerland can be considered for this role. Kindly specify your permit in the application if relevant.

By | September 13th, 2023|Careers, News|0 Comments

External Relations & Communications Consultancy – DNDi

DNDi’s External Relations (Fundraising) and Communications teams are looking for a part-time consultant who is a communications generalist with fundraising experience and superb writing skills to provide support to the Innovation for Children programme.

In coordination with the External Relations and Communications teams, the consultant will provide communications strategy, planning, and plan execution on DNDi’s Innovation for Children programme, which is working to develop better medicines for children to fill urgent treatment gaps.

Further information >>

By | September 13th, 2023|News|0 Comments

External Relations & Communications Consultancy – DNDi

DNDi’s External Relations (Fundraising) and Communications teams are looking for a part-time consultant who is a communications generalist with fundraising experience and superb writing skills to provide support to the Innovation for Children programme.

In coordination with the External Relations and Communications teams, the consultant will provide communications strategy, planning, and plan execution on DNDi’s Innovation for Children programme, which is working to develop better medicines for children to fill urgent treatment gaps.

Further information >>

By | September 13th, 2023|Careers|0 Comments

GCN Summer apéro 6 July 2023 – wrap up

Thanks to all the communicators who attended our summer apéro on Thursday 6 of July at the restaurant La Vie des Champs. It was a beautiful evening and perfect setting to enjoy a drink and some snacks with a fund animation. A special thanks to John Zimmer and Robert Bartram from the improv comedy group Renegade Saints for their animated intervention.

Below are a few photos from the event.

Have a wonderful summer everyone. We look forward to seeing you in September.

Glenn, Patricia and Bob

 

By | July 9th, 2023|GCN aperos|0 Comments

Summer apéro – with the Renegade Saints

We are excited to announce that we will be joined at our evening apéro by the fabulous improv group the Renegade Saints! Join us for some drinks and finger food – and some fun improv.  Looking forward to our own Robert Bartram and John Zimmer bringing improv to the Geneva communicators.

Date: Thursday 6 July 2023

Time: 18h00 to 20h00

Location: Restaurant La Vie des Champs, Ch. de la Vie des Champs 15, 1202 Geneva

Directions: The restaurant is located on a small road behind the ICRC, limited street parking is available in front of the ICRC and UN on Avenue de la Paix. Bus stop BIT for bus 8 is 5 minutes from the venue.

Fee: CHF 30.- per person includes drinks and snacks

 Please register online >>

By | July 3rd, 2023|GCN aperos|0 Comments

Summer apéro – 6 July 2023

We are pleased to announce our first evening apéro get-together since the end of COVID. Please join us at the Restaurant “La Vie des Champs”, a lively and dynamic venue near the ICRC and ILO. Join us for some drinks and finger food to welcome the summer and network with fellow communicators. The evening will also include a surprise animation to encourage networking.

Date: Thursday 6 July 2023

Time: 18h00 to 20h00

Location: Restaurant La Vie des Champs, Ch. de la Vie des Champs 15, 1202 Geneva

Directions: The restaurant is located on a small road behind the ICRC, limited street parking is available in front of the ICRC and UN on Avenue de la Paix. Bus stop BIT for bus 8 is 5 minutes from the venue.

Fee: CHF 30.- per person includes drinks and snacks

 Please register online >>

By | June 21st, 2023|GCN aperos|0 Comments

GCN Lunchtime seminar 28 April – follow-up

Thanks to all the members who attended our lunchtime seminar on Friday 28 April – on Taking a stand for sustainability.

A special thanks to Alice Richard, who enlightened and challenged the audience with an interactive presentation that allowed participants to reflect on the value of existing communications approaches and messages about sustainability. We spent an entertaining hour questioning existing ideas and exploring new ones.

A few impressions of the event can be found below, courtesy of photographer Geraldo Pestalozzi.

We will be in touch soon with another networking event in the coming weeks.

The GCN Team

By | May 4th, 2023|News|0 Comments