OverviewJoin to apply for the Head of Eurovision Italy role at European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Eurovision Italy (EI) is the Italian subsidiary of the EBU, seeking a Head of Eurovision Italy to lead operations in Rome.EI is a fully-owned Italian subsidiary of the European Broadcasting Union, the world’s leading alliance of public service media organizations. EI plays a critical role in supporting the EBU’s activities in Italy, Vatican City and globally.Principal ResponsibilitiesAs the Head of Eurovision Italy, you will be the strategic, editorial, and operational leader of the company. You will be responsible for all EI activities, ensuring financial health, legal compliance, and journalistic excellence.Lead & Manage: Provide inspirational leadership to the EI team, overseeing all operations, finances, and administration. Drive business development, negotiate key contracts, and ensure the company's sustainable growth.Drive Editorial Excellence: Direct the news agenda and content strategy for Italy and the Vatican, upholding the highest standards of public service journalism.Cultivate Key Relationships: Act as the EBU's primary ambassador in the region. Nurture and expand relationships with RAI, the Vatican, government bodies, and international organizations.Your Skills And ExperiencesProven Journalistic Leadership: Extensive experience in a senior editorial role with impeccable news judgement and a deep understanding of global affairs.Unrivalled Local Knowledge: Established contacts and a strong working knowledge of the Italian media landscape, particularly RAI and the Vatican's media operations.Business & Leadership Acumen: Demonstrable experience managing a company in Italy, with robust financial literacy, strategic planning skills, and a talent for negotiation.Exceptional Stakeholder Management: The ability to operate with autonomy, make calm decisions under pressure, and act as a persuasive ambassador for the organization.A Commitment to Values: A passion for public service media and a dedication to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team culture.If you are a strategic thinker with a strong journalistic core and the leadership skills to guide a vital media organization, we want to hear from you.LANGUAGE - excellent command of English and ItalianADDED VALUE - Basic level of FrenchOnboard & About The EBUONCE ON BOARD YOU WILLBe part of an outstanding diverse and inclusive multicultural and international team. Work with accomplished and engaging professionals from diverse backgrounds in and outside the broadcasting realm.About The EBUDiscover more about the EBU at www.ebu.ch.Additional InformationMore info in the following link: the job description. We will not accept any applications after the closing date and we will contact only the candidates who correspond to the requirements. The EBU is an equal opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels heard, safe and valued through a culture free of discrimination; we welcome applications from all communities.ONLY APPLICATIONS VIA OUR RECRUITMENT PORTAL WILL BE CONSIDERED.Seniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeContractJob functionOtherIndustriesBroadcast Media Production and Distribution
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