Job Description

Manchester or Remote from the UK

Starting salary for this position is 34,572 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About the role:

Can you spot a story from a thousand yards? Do you understand how journalists work? if so, then this is the ideal opportunity. You will work with our communications team and our global programmes teams to drive MAG's media relations and secure high value coverage of our vital work. You will assist with a wide range of communications with a focus on proactive media engagement and external communications. You will develop our global network of journalism contacts, assist with media visits, and pitch story ideas. Additionally, you will be involved in written and digital content for MAG's website and social media channels. This is a dynamic self-driven role where you can use your skills and knowledge to communicate MAG's stories, vision, and values to the world.

About you:

You will be proactive and curious, with communications experience in the humanitarian or development sector. You will have experience developing and implementing media relations strategies, and the organisational skills to manage competing priorities and independently problem-solve. You will be a good networker with the ability to establish good working relationships and to spot and pitch stories. You will be creative, with impeccable writing ability and the capacity to draft copy for a range of audiences and platforms including press releases, op-eds, and social media content. You will have experience analysing and growing online audiences and the capacity to communicate complex information in simple yet accurate ways.

Further Information:

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.


MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.


We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner please see the candidate information sheet for further guidance.


How to apply



Application is by submission of the following documents to

humanresources@maginternational.org

by the closing date of

Sunday 26

th

October 2025:

Up-to-date CV

Cover letter of no more than 350 words, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to

MAG Values

.

Completed Candidate Profile Form

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of the application deadline, it means that your application has not been successful.