Communications Director
The World Press Photo Foundation believes in the power of showing and the importance of seeing high-quality visual stories. Our purpose is to connect the world to the stories that matter.
For 70 years, the World Press Photo Foundation has been working from its home in Amsterdam as an independent, nonprofit organization. In that time, the world has changed continuously, and new developments in the media and technology have transformed journalism and photography. Our mission has expanded, and we draw on our experience to guide photojournalists, documentary photographers, and audiences around the world through this challenging and exciting landscape.
Our annual contest recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. In 2021, we launched a new strategy and are now implementing a regional model to all our activities in order to better represent the world. The contest is now organized into six regions – Africa; Asia Pacific and Oceania; Europe; North and Central America; South America; and West, Central, and South Asia – and entries are reviewed by independent, regional and global juries. The winning stories are shared with an online community of over 2.5 million people, in the yearbook and our traveling exhibition, which was showcased in 66 locations in 29 different countries last year.
The Communications Team is currently looking for a Communications Director to join our team this spring or summer.
Communications Director
The communications team currently consists of 4 people who passionately work with the goal of maximizing impact through developing and executing communications strategies to engage our different audiences with visual journalism.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Leadership Team you will be responsible for the co-development and implementation of the organizational strategy
Provide strategic leadership for the overall World Press Photo brand
Define and deliver a consistent and compelling communications and marketing strategy that strengthens World Press Photo’s relationship with our worldwide audiences and supports our income generating strategy
Lead and manage the communications team on the development and delivery of the communications plan. This includes overall management of major media announcements and campaigns, digital infrastructure and online engagement, press and media plans, design and content development and brand oversight
Coordinate crisis management, including communication to stakeholders, media and public
Deliver excellence and best practice across communications output and activities
Drive continuous improvement and innovation across communications channels and platforms
Your Profile
We are looking for an inspiring, creative, positive, and energetic senior communication professional and manager who enjoys working in an enthusiastic, international, and driven team. The challenging, dynamic and fast-paced environment that we work in requires, besides strategic thinking, a practical approach, problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail. You are a self-starter with a can-do attitude that actively seeks out opportunities. You also meet the following criteria:
An advanced degree in communications, journalism, international relations, political science or related area
8+ years experience in a strategic marketing and communications leadership role
Outstanding record of achievement at a senior level in (international) brand leadership, audience development and communications expertise
Substantial experience with digital engagement and development
Proven success directing strategic marketing and communications development in the cultural, nonprofit, or media and journalism industry of similar complexity
Proficient in following innovations in media and digital channels and platforms, and ability to adjust approaches and communications tools to ensure optimization and delivery of WPP content
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
The ability to develop strong relationships and work closely with your team, other departments and with external multi-disciplinary teams
Agile and calm under pressure – able to adapt to a challenging environment where change is frequent and unpredictable
Native or near native English speaker and writer (additional languages preferred)
General information
The World Press Photo Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization with its office in Amsterdam. The organization employs around 30 professionals, with four staff members in the Communications team.
The World Press Photo Foundation wants to enhance the diversity of its workforce. We do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, gender, nationality, race or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. We encourage applications that can make the organization a better reflection of global society. This position is at the moment only open to EU citizens or individuals with an existing and valid work permit for the EU.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Erik Jager, HR Director (erik.j@worldpressphoto.org).
How to apply
Please respond in English before 13 March 2025 by filling in the application form. Please submit both your CV and a letter of motivation as a pdf document. You can start your application by clicking the URL 'Apply now'.