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New job opportunity – senior writer and editor, ICRC Geneva

 Senior Writer and Editor, ICRC Geneva

The ICRC is looking for a Senior Writer and Editor who will will edit and revise a range of texts in English aimed at informing public audiences and positioning the ICRC on a wide variety of topics. These documents include news releases, operational updates, reports, op-eds, statements, speaking points, and briefing notes for National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Length of assignment: 4 years renewable
Desired Starting date: 1 January 2015

More information on our careers page>>

 

By | November 18th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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Writing for web workshop sold-out!

Our Writing for the Web workshop for next Tuesday is sold out! A few places remain for the other two workshops:

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Workshop 1:Media relations 

This is a practical and interactive course for communications and other professionals who want to hone their media relations, media writing and talking to the media skills. Given by a former BBC foreign correspondent, the course will give you a better understanding of how journalists think, how to generate media interest for your stories and how to give a great media interview.

More information >> 

Register now >>

Workshop 2:  Online media strategies

This workshop is designed for marketers and communicators to help you understand the role of the different online marketing communication tactics and create effective digital marketing campaigns. During the seminar, we will describe the different digital media and explore how to optimize your digital strategy using the right digital tool; website, SEO, Paid Search, Affiliation, email. We will provide a toolbox for digital marketing and communications professionals (Paid media) to help you understand the key issues and success factors of digital marketing strategy.

More information >>

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Workshop day – Tuesday 18 November 2014 in Geneva – featuring all three workshops  (Note: you can only attend one workshop in the day!):
Cost: 450 CHF for GCN members, 580 CHF for non-members (includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee)
Date: Tuesday 18 November 2014
Time: 09h30 – 16h30
Location: Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG),17 rue de Varembé, 1211 Geneva

We would like to thank the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for facilitating this location for us.

By | November 15th, 2014|GCN workshops|0 Comments
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Call for marketing/branding company for UNISDR

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) is seeking the services of a creative or an integrated marketing and communications agency to promote the Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (www.wcdrr.org) to take place from 14-18 March 2015. The promotional campaign should create a ‘buzz’ leading up to the conference, building interest and expectation for the engagement of the various stakeholder groups of which are: governments, non-governmental organizations, communities, cities, mayors, academia and the general public.

Further details>>>

Closing date: 24 November 2014

By | November 14th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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A few spots left in our upcoming workshops – Tuesday 18 November

There are a few places left in our workshops which will be held at the CIGC next Tuesday.  Three one-day workshops will be run simultaneously including a networking lunch and coffee breaks where all participants can meet and discuss. The groups will be small – maximum 10 participants – to allow instructors to address the specific needs of participants.

Workshop day – Tuesday 18 November 2014 in Geneva – featuring all three workshops  (Note: you can only attend one workshop in the day!):
Cost: 450 CHF for GCN members, 580 CHF for non-members (includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee)
Date: Tuesday 18 November 2014
Time: 09h30 – 16h30
Location: Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG),17 rue de Varembé, 1211 Geneva

Register now >>

Workshop 1:Media relations 

This is a practical and interactive course for communications and other professionals who want to hone their media relations, media writing and talking to the media skills. Given by a former BBC foreign correspondent, the course will give you a better understanding of how journalists think, how to generate media interest for your stories and how to give a great media interview.

More information >> 

Register now >>

Workshop 2:  Online media strategies

This workshop is designed for marketers and communicators to help you understand the role of the different online marketing communication tactics and create effective digital marketing campaigns. During the seminar, we will describe the different digital media and explore how to optimize your digital strategy using the right digital tool; website, SEO, Paid Search, Affiliation, email. We will provide a toolbox for digital marketing and communications professionals (Paid media) to help you understand the key issues and success factors of digital marketing strategy.

More information >>

Register now >>

Workshop 3: Writing for the web

Writing for the web is different. People who visit and use your website or Intranet have different needs and expectations to those who read your messages through other channels. In this workshop you will discover how to write great content that meets these needs and keeps your visitors coming back.

More information >>

Register now >>

We would like to thank the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for facilitating this location for us.

We look forward to seeing you at our workshops.

The GCN Team

By | November 12th, 2014|GCN workshops|0 Comments
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1 day workshops on media relations, online media strategies and web writing, 18 November 2014, Geneva

The Geneva Communicators Network is pleased to announce its next workshop day for communicators which will take place on Tuesday 18 November 2014. All GCN members receive a 22% discount on the entry price (email us for the discount code: genevacom@gmail.com).

Three one-day workshops will be run simultaneously including a networking lunch where all participants can meet and discuss. The groups will be small – between 8-10 participants – to allow instructors to address the specific needs of participants.

Workshop day : Tuesday 18 November 2014 at the Conference Centre (CICG) in Geneva – featuring three workshops (Note: you can only attend one workshop in the day!):

Cost: 450 CHF for GCN members, 580 CHF for non-members

(includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee)

Location: Conference Centre Geneva (CICG), 17 rue Varembé, 1211 Geneva

Register now >>

Workshop 1:Media relations 

This is a practical and interactive course for communications and other professionals who want to hone their media relations, media writing and talking to the media skills. Given by a former BBC foreign correspondent, the course will give you a better understanding of how journalists think, how to generate media interest for your stories and how to give a great media interview.

More information >> 

Register now >>

Workshop 2:  Online media strategies

This workshop is designed for marketers and communicators to help you understand the role of the different online marketing communication tactics and create effective digital marketing campaigns. During the seminar, we will describe the different digital media and explore how to optimize your digital strategy using the right digital tool; website, SEO, Paid Search, Affiliation, email. We will provide a toolbox for digital marketing and communications professionals (Paid media) to help you understand the key issues and success factors of digital marketing strategy.

More information >>

Register now >>

Workshop 3: Writing for the web

Writing for the web is different. People who visit and use your website or Intranet have different needs and expectations to those who read your messages through other channels. In this workshop you will discover how to write great content that meets these needs and keeps your visitors coming back.

More information >>

Register now >>

We would like to thank the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for facilitating this location for us.

 

By | October 30th, 2014|GCN workshops|0 Comments
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New opportunities on our career page

The International Hospital Federation (IHF)  is looking for Communications Interns to recruit on a 3 monthly ‘revolving door’ basis for its Global Healthcare Internship Programme.

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By | October 20th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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Next GCN lunchtime event – Friday 31 October

We are pleased to announce our next event for 2014:
Lunchtime seminar –  Internet security
Date: Friday 31 October 2014
Time: 12h30 to 14h00
Location: The Swiss Press Club, Route de Ferney 106, La Pastorale, 1202 Geneva.
Fee: CHF 20.- per person includes drinks and snacks – payable at the door.
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Doris Altenkamp, senior consultant and expert in information security will speak about the security dynamics of cyber space and provide insights into current threats and mitigation strategies on the Internet. She will explain how individuals and organisations may stand up to the challenge of an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Places are limited due to the venue size, so please register early for the event.

Register here for the event>>

About the speaker:
Doris Altenkamp has over 15 years of professional experience in information security and ICT. She has consulted with organisations in various industries, translating changing information security requirements and regulations into security management architectures and solutions aligned with business needs and corporate goals. She is currently leading the Security Technology Workshop at the ISF Grey Chapter. Doris has worked as an information security professional and security facilitator in various leadership roles for over 20 years. She has a degree in Computer Science from Saarland University, Saarbrücken and has conducted extensive research and published material on coding theory.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Glenn, Patricia & Melitta
By | October 20th, 2014|GCN lunch events|0 Comments
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Visual language and graphic facilitation workshop, 4 November 2014, Lausanne

An interesting workshop offered by Sarah Clark of Clear Thinking – Clear Communication:

Visual language and graphic facilitation Workshop 

What?
A one-day introduction to the techniques of using hand-drawn visuals in a range of professional contexts, including group
facilitation, coaching and training.

You will learn the basics of visual language and how to use a mix of simple drawings, colour, words and metaphors to develop
and share ideas, record presentations and meetings, and engage and energize groups.

Thinking that you can draw is absolutely not a prerequisite— if the techniques interest you and you’re prepared to experiment,
please join us. We will spend a large proportion of the time practising and sharing within the group.
Engage both your right and your left brain and have fun!

Host and facilitator: Sarah Clark, www.clearthinking-clearcommunication.ch

When and where?
Date: Tuesday 4 November 2014
Timing: 9.00 to 17.30
Venue: Maison de la Communication, Lausanne

Costs?
CHF 425, including all materials and workbook.

Places are limited (maximum 7) so book your place today. Contact Sarah Clark: sarah@clearthinking-clearcommunication.ch
or 079 342 7826

By | September 25th, 2014|Other events|0 Comments
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Communication volunteer needed (French-speaking)

A Geneva-based asssociation on Emerging Art is looking for a French-speaking communication volunteer:

Mettre vos compétences au services des arts émergents ?
Aparté – association pour la promotion des artistes émergents, soutenue par le MAMCO, la Loterie Romande, et la Migros recherche un-e professionnel-le de la communication pour compléter son équipe de bénévoles.

Au sein d’une association dynamique de portée suisse et internationale, le rôle de cette personne sera de mettre en place une stratégie de communication visant à promouvoir l’association ainsi qu`à développer le réseau de membres, partenaires et donateurs. Tout cela en coordination avec d’autres bénévoles enthousiastes, notamment dans le graphisme et la traduction.

Couvrant une large palette d’activités de communication, des relations presse à la communication digitale (site web trilingue, présence émergente sur les médias sociaux) et à l’événementiel, cette activité demande une bonne maîtrise du français et de l’anglais.

Intéressé-e à contribuer à promouvoir de jeunes artistes en mettant quelques heures par mois au service de notre association, en fonction de vos disponibilités? Merci de prendre contact avec Ghislaine Picker, 022 343 44 93 ou 077 420 43 07 ou gpicker@bluewin.ch
http://www.art-emergent.ch/

By | September 24th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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GCN lunchtime seminar wrap-up

Thanks to everyone who came out to the GCN lunchtime seminar last Thursday.

We would also like to thank Vincent Lusser for his interesting presentation about the challenges of communicating for urban planning Geneva. For those of you who weren’t able to make it to Acacias, you should have a look at the Pavillon Sicli. There’s a lot of information about what is being planned for Geneva, particularly the Acacias area and it’s a great venue for an event.

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A few photos are also up on our Flickr page.

Please look out for our next event at the end of October on internet security.

 

By | September 24th, 2014|GCN lunch events|0 Comments
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