Senior Coordinator, Media Relations
- Monitor media coverage and produce regular reports on media impact and sentiment.
- Analyze media trends and recommend strategies to improve media reach and engagement.
- Monitor news cycles to identify rapid-response opportunities for thought leadership and issue-based advocacy.
- Maintain a database of media contacts and track engagement history.
- First draft press pitches, media advisories, and other media materials. Pitch story ideas and organizational updates to targeted media outlets to secure coverage.
- Ensure all external communications align with the organization’s mission, values, and messaging guidelines.
- Develop and maintain relationships with assigned journalists, editors, and influencers across various media channels (print, digital, broadcast).
- Support the media aspects of key organizational events, campaigns, and initiatives, including integrated communications campaigns, international conferences, and annual gala events.
- Collaborate with program teams to identify newsworthy opportunities and frame stories for media consumption.
- Support real-time media management during crises, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of research, including monitoring of incoming inquiries.
- Assist the team with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating logistics.
- Provide ad-hoc support for other team needs as they arise to ensure seamless operations.
- This position follows a hybrid work structure, working some days from the office and some remotely. Guidance will be shared during the interview process.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in media relations, journalism, or marketing, preferably in a nonprofit, NGO, or advocacy environment.
- A network or, at a minimum, a knowledge of media contacts across relevant sectors (e.g., environmental, social justice, health, humanitarian, and business/finance).
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Desire to learn about a variety of topics within the conservation, climate, biodiversity, and finance space.
- Knowledge of media monitoring tools and proficiency in tracking and analyzing media coverage.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and how they intersect with traditional media relations.
- Multilingual abilities are a plus.
- As this is a global role, experience working across time zones and cultures is of value.
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