[Hiring] Media Relations Officer @Mary's Meals International
Mar 18, 2025 - Mary's Meals International is hiring a remote Media Relations Officer. đź’¸ Salary: ÂŁ29,291 plus benefits. đź“ŤLocation: UK, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Zambia.
Role Description
Mary’s Meals International is recruiting for an enthusiastic Media Relations Officer to join our global communications team. Reporting to our International Media Relations Manager, you will provide support in managing media relations for Mary’s Meals International (MMI). Working across our global family and with key media contacts, your work will raise awareness of our mission, as we strive to reach the next child waiting for Mary’s Meals.
- Draft and review high-quality press releases and bespoke comments for MMI and affiliates.
- Distribute press releases and media statements to key contacts, including journalists and editors.
- Identify and reach out to international media contacts and respond to media enquiries.
- Research and manage media databases, including affiliate access and relationships.
- Follow up on media pitches and support interviews with MMI spokespeople.
- Collate and analyse media coverage and draft monthly reports for senior management.
- Liaise with National and Programme affiliates to support their media efforts.
- Assist in organising media events and coverage for Mary’s Meals events.
- Support crisis response situations and represent Mary’s Meals when required.
- Support the organisation and follow-up of media trips.
- Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure consistent messaging.
- Lead on podcast pitches and curate podcast programming.
Qualifications
- Experience in media writing and journalism from an international environment.
- Fluency in English and at least one other language.
- Proven experience of working in a busy press office, promoting media stories and handling urgent media calls.
- Strong understanding of news outlets and effective media collaboration.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Cultural sensitivity and a passion for the work of Mary’s Meals.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with an aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies including Dot Digital, Canva and new AI tools.
Benefits
- 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week).
- Flexible working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life assurance.
- Medical insurance for candidates located in Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia.
- Pension - depending on the location of the candidate. Any pension contribution paid as part of salary will be subject to normal statutory deductions.
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Salary
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ÂŁ29,291 plus benefits
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Remote
Location
UK, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Zambia
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Mar 18, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: UK, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Zambia |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
