Job Description

Reporting to the PR Lead, the Media Manager will play a crucial role raising the profile of the organisation amongst key target audiences by developing & delivering campaigns that command attention & drive press coverage

The successful candidate will also work alongside a wide spectrum of internal & external stakeholders

• Work closely with team members to provide excellent PR support to develop and execute creative ways to deliver objectives
• Build high profile and positive perceptions of the organisation its cause across all audiences via PR.
• Communicate the brand promise and build understanding with the public and opinion formers, demonstrating the depth, scale, impact and complexity of our work.
• Campaigns - Provide PR support to deliver across high-profile moments
• Compelling storytelling - Engage audiences through impactful storytelling
• Identify and maximise opportunities to generate reactive media coverage, responding effectively to external events, news and the cultural conversation
• Write, co-ordinate and issue media releases, statements, briefing materials and Q&As, including for high-profile spokespeople and corporate partners, if required
• Plan, manage and participate in overseas and UK trips
• Commission and manage multimedia crews and organise PR shoots
• Enhance relationships with press across all mediums
• Support PR Leads and the wider team as required in the smooth-running of the team

Fantastic opportunity to a join a global humanitarian organisation|Opportunity to deliver a compelling PR campaign

• Experience working in a busy Press Office, Public Relations agency or in-house
• Experience developing and executing PR strategies, including across multiple media platforms and involving different stakeholders
• Excellent press contacts
• A track record of success in obtaining media coverage in a variety of outlets for PR initiatives, backed up by portfolio of coverage
• Ability to successfully pitch stories to key external contacts and senior media professionals
• Strong communication skills and ability to identifying and shape key media lines
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas, often at short notice
• Exceptional organisational skills, including ability to juggle short-term projects
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to manage time effectively and set deadlines
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and make decisions on what to prioritise when working under pressure on a number of projects
• Excellent writing skills - including writing compelling press releases, features and comment piece

A leading humanitarian not- for- profit organisation

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working

Michael Page