Experts in Strategic planning, Business Development, Integration of AI in media work, and Digital Transformation

Thomson Foundation seeks to hire experts in Strategic planning and implementation, Use of AI in media work, Business support, Diversification of revenues, Digital-first strategies, Audience engagement, and Content production for various platforms to become part of their wider pool of experts that will support the implementation of Thomson’s programmes within the Western Balkans and Central and Eastern Europe.

Fields of Experience

Strategic planning and implementation

Relevant experience in:

• Strategic foresight;
• Strategic planning;
• Implementation of strategies for internal development of media organisations;
• Measuring (impact) success of strategic implementation.

Use of AI in media work

Relevant experience in:

• AI in news gathering, content creation, production and distribution;
• AI in planning, scheduling, and optimisation;
• AI in audience measurement, behaviour analysis and interaction;
• AI and data visualisation;
• Impact of AI on accessibility and inclusivity of media;
• AI and combating disinformation and fact-checking;
• AI and digital security.

Business support

Relevant experience in:

• Introduction, testing and validating new business ideas;
• Familiarity with business related approaches, methods, practices, and tools;
• Business validation strategies;
• Entrepreneurship development;
• Marketing and sales;
• B2B communication;
• Competitive strategies, stakeholder and market analysis;
• Digital business transformation and innovation in media;
• Start-up ventures and early stages of business idea development;
• Pitching business ideas;
• Piloting new media business ideas like products, services, events etc.

Diversification of revenues

Relevant experience in:

• Introducing and piloting new revenue streams;
• Experience in implementation of crowdfunding campaigns, donations, membership
  models;
• Experience in implementation of E-payment solutions, paywalls, and subscription
  models;
• Digital marketing, sales and advertising.

Digital-first strategies

Relevant experience in:

• Developing and implementing digital products, media services and/or tools;
• Establishing and development of newsletter;
• Data Analytics;
• Search engine optimization (SEO);
• Social media management;
• Newsroom integration.

Audience engagement

Relevant experience in:

• Engaging and attracting young audience;
• Engaging and attracting diverse audience in the terms of gender, minorities, underrepresented groups and diaspora;
• Community engagement.

Content production for various platforms

Relevant experience in:

• Mobile journalism;
• Digital journalism;
• Visual storytelling;
• Data visualisation;
• Podcast.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in 1 or more related fields indicated in the call;
• At least 5 years of experience in applying the knowledge and expertise in 1 or more indicated fields;
• Working in the field of media support or media development is an advantage;
• Mentoring and training experience or any knowledge and/or skills transfer experience is an asset;
• Relevant experience working within the media sector and industry in the Western Balkans or the Central and South East Europe is an asset.

Language and skills

• Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in English and one of the languages spoken in the Western Balkan or the Central and South East Europe;
• Excellent presentation, oral and writing communication skills, with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;
• Strong organisational skills, problem-solving, proactive, can-do-it attitudes and ability to get things done;
• Dedication to delivery of outputs in line with the highest standards;
• Record of innovative ideas and approaches would be an asset.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is August 20, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.