ACADEMY MANAGER – EURONEWS AZERBAIJAN

EURONEWS

Since 1993, Euronews has been the leading international news media in Europe, resulting in a unique European identity and multilingual model in 17 languages (12 language editions and five branded affiliates).

Euronews will launch an editorial and production bureau in Baku, Azerbaijan which will produce a variety of current affairs content, including several shows focused on heritage, culture, business, and regional personalities as well as news coverage. These programs, produced locally, are intended for a global audience and for a comprehensive view of Central Asia and of Azerbaijan.

Euronews Academy : 

The Euronews Academy will be developed in Baku as a regional hub of the global Euronews Academy to train the next generation of aspiring media professionals within Euronews’ decades-long experience in delivering highly trusted journalism across all platforms and editorial products. 

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OVERALL MISSION

As part of our new office, we are looking for an Academy Manager.

Reporting: The Euronews Academy Manager reports to the Bureau Chief and  Euronews Academy Global Manager who is part of the Euronews Business Development team  in Lyon to design the training plan and local partners / universities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Academy Manager‘s role will be to:

Project management

• Lead, design, implement and manage the day-to-day operations of the Academy in Azerbaijan
• Coordinate relationships with local and regional partners, universities etc in selecting students for shadowing and internship, enrollment of students on the e-learning platform, setup of in-person lectures, etc.
• Identify and recruit external trainers for on-site courses

 Education 

• Lead, design and suggest syllabus and curriculum for the Euronews Academy in Baku
• Give in-person lectures
• Create courses on the e-learning platform
• Deliver B2B training (for media and institutions) in the region and as part of the global Euronews Academy roster

Outreach and visibility: 

• Develop the visibility strategy in the region
• Represent Euronews Academy at local and regional level
• Attend and present Euronews Academy at conferences and industry events

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher education diploma (Bachelor, master’s preferred)
• Significant experience as journalist or as a journalism educator
• Knowledge of media and information literacy or curriculum development
• Great knowledge and interest in the Eurasia region
• Professional mastery of English, fluent in Azerbaijani, proficient in Russian is a plus.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Location: Baku City Center, Azerbaijan
• Working hours: Full-time from Monday to Friday
• Permanent contract linked to the partnership  
• Contract start date: March 2025

PROCESS OF APPLICATION

If you want to be a part of this story, please apply with: 
- Your resume/ CV in English, example of works ot projects
- Your cover letter in English presenting your experience, skills and achievements, availability and salary expectations. 

Applications will be dealt with utmost confidentiality and will be strictly reserved for the use of this specific recruitment.