Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Media Studies, English, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Development Studies, or another relevant field with a strong focus on writing, storytelling, and content development is required
Work Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in journalism, news writing, storytelling, feature writing, content development, editing, public relations, media, communications, advocacy, or related fields.
Proven experience in producing high-quality communication products, including human-interest stories, news articles, feature stories, press releases, Op-Eds, speeches, talking points, media Q&As, social media content, reports, and other communication materials.
Demonstrated experience conducting interviews, gathering information from multiple sources, and translating complex technical information into clear, engaging, and audience-friendly content.
Proven experience in editing, proofreading, and quality assurance of publications, reports, knowledge products, or communication materials.
Experience developing content for websites, digital platforms, and social media channels.
Experience working with international organizations, United Nations agencies, NGOs, development partners, government institutions, media organizations, or the private sector is considered an asset.
Experience covering development, humanitarian, child rights, education, health, nutrition, social protection, climate, gender, disability, or related social issues is desirable.
Skills:
Excellent writing, storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong knowledge of journalistic writing, feature writing, news reporting, and storytelling techniques.
Ability to develop compelling narratives tailored to different audiences, communication objectives, and platforms.
Strong interviewing, research, fact-checking, and information-gathering skills.
Ability to synthesize and translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and engaging content.
Strong understanding of media relations, digital communications, social media content development, and audience engagement.
Familiarity with content management for websites and digital platforms.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of ethical communication principles and child-rights-based approaches to storytelling.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and common content development and editing tools.
Language Requirements:
Excellent written and spoken English is required.
Knowledge of Khmer is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to write for diverse audiences and platforms, including media, digital channels, advocacy materials, donor communications, reports, and public-facing content.
Previous experience working with UNICEF, United Nations agencies, international organizations, NGOs, development partners, government institutions, or media organizations.
Experience producing communication products related to child rights, education, health, nutrition, child protection, social protection, climate resilience, WASH, humanitarian action, or emergency response.
Experience developing content for advocacy, social and behaviour change, fundraising, donor visibility, partnership engagement, and media outreach initiatives.
Familiarity with UNICEF's communication, branding, editorial, ethical communication, and child safeguarding standards.
Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations across Cambodia, sometimes at short notice, to support field reporting, interviews, events, and content development assignments
