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Media Officer – International Development
Location: Teddington, Greater London – Hybrid
Contract: 10-month fixed-term contract
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week across four days
Salary: £32,948 per year, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £41,186
Sector: Charity | International Development | Media and Public Relations
Overview
Our client is an international relief and development charity working with local partners to address poverty, respond to humanitarian emergencies and support sustainable development.
They are seeking an experienced Media Officer to secure high-quality media coverage and raise public awareness of global poverty, humanitarian relief and international development issues.
Working as part of the Media team, the successful candidate will identify compelling stories, develop effective media opportunities and build relationships with journalists and other influential stakeholders.
This is an opportunity to use strong public relations and communications skills to increase the visibility and impact of life-changing international work.
The role is offered on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will be required to attend the organisation’s Teddington office at least one day per week, with the option to work remotely on other days.
Our client is a values-led organisation with a distinctive mission and culture. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a way that supports the organisation’s ethos, values and established working practices.
Responsibilities
- Generate positive and high-quality media coverage aligned with the organisation’s strategic priorities.
- Identify, develop and pitch compelling stories relating to global poverty, humanitarian relief and international development.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with journalists, media outlets and other external contacts.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Media team and wider organisation.
- Produce press releases, media briefings, statements and other communications materials.
- Respond promptly and professionally to media enquiries.
- Support media activity involving senior spokespeople, ambassadors and other high-profile individuals.
- Brief and prepare spokespeople for interviews and public appearances.
- Monitor relevant news, media trends and emerging opportunities.
- Ensure communications are accurate, timely and consistent with organisational messaging.
- Coordinate multiple media activities, deadlines and stakeholder requirements.
- Handle sensitive or complex information with sound judgement and discretion.
- Contribute to an inclusive working environment and uphold the organisation’s safeguarding responsibilities.
- Support the organisation’s values, mission and ways of working.
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Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in media relations, public relations or press office work.
- Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape.
- Proven ability to generate positive media coverage.
- Experience writing clear, accurate and engaging media materials.
- Strong relationship management skills.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders, spokespeople or high-profile individuals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Sound editorial judgement and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a busy communications environment.
- A proactive approach to identifying stories and media opportunities.
- Ability to manage sensitive issues professionally and confidentially.
- Commitment to safeguarding and responsible communications.
- Alignment with the organisation’s values, mission and established working culture.
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Desirable:
- Experience working within international development, humanitarian relief or the charity sector.
- Knowledge of global poverty, disaster response and sustainable development issues.
- Existing relationships with UK journalists or national media outlets.
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Part-time working across four days per week.
- The opportunity to use professional media skills to support international relief and development work.
- Exposure to national media activity and high-profile communications.
- A collaborative, values-led working environment.
- Opportunities to communicate important stories relating to poverty, humanitarian response and social justice.
- Experience working within an established international charity.
Application Process
Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement outlining their relevant media relations, public relations and stakeholder management experience.
Applications should demonstrate:
- Experience securing positive UK media coverage.
- Strong understanding of the UK media environment.
- Experience managing relationships with journalists, senior stakeholders or high-profile individuals.
- Ability to organise and deliver media activity within demanding deadlines.
- A clear understanding of, and alignment with, the organisation’s values and mission.
The recruitment process will include appropriate pre-employment, safeguarding and eligibility checks in line with the organisation’s recruitment policies.
Our client is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel welcome, respected and able to contribute. Applications are particularly encouraged from disabled candidates and applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently underrepresented within the organisation’s UK workforce.
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