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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Essential

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

Desirable

• Courses in business or project management.

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.