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International SOS (www.internationalsos.com) is the world's leading medical and travel security risk services company. International SOS cares for subscriber clients across the globe, from more than 850 affiliated locations in 92 countries. Our expertise is unique: more than 11,000 employees at these locations are led by over 1400 doctors and 200 security specialists.

The Assistance Centre at International SOS provides 24-hour international medical and travel assistance to our members when they are travelling or living overseas. Our robust Assistance Centre is staffed with a network of medical, security, aviation and logistics specialists, and our range of services aims to help prepare our customers before departure, supports them whilst abroad, and provide assistance should they have a question or concern.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and publish security content in line with the quality and service delivery standards
• Draft short advisories to notify clients of breaking security events worldwide
• Ensure consistency of security content against global and country thresholds, and across membership service lines
• Maintain daily reporting schedules and shift record
• Provide high-quality editorial support to the security operation, including helping to guide reporting consistency, priorities and coverage
• Support the development and training of regional security specialists
• Assist in responding to client queries/feedback on security content as required

About you

• Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience / Internships in the news or current affairs environments are considered advantageous
• Experience in writing for a business audience
• International Experience
• Multi-media and content development experience preferred
• Degree in journalism, politics or international relations or related fields

Skills

• High proficiency at copy-editing and proofreading
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to manage multiples projects and deadlines
• Experiences user of content management systems
• Fluency in MS Office applications
• Strong understanding of global security issues
• Ability to work with diverse teams in a cross-cultural and/or remote context

Rotation Requirements

• Five shifts per seven days according to shift schedule as appropriate