Communications and Media Lead

Job Description: • Design and implement global communications strategy • Drive digital communications and branding activities • Lead digital engagement and growth targets • Identify and deliver key stories of change • Identify, train and enable spokespeople • Cultivating and maintaining relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to generate positive media coverage and increase visibility • Overseeing the creation of content for various platforms and channels • Overseeing digital presence, including website management, social media channels, and email marketing campaigns • Rolling out internal communications strategies and platforms to keep alliance staff and members informed and engaged, foster collaboration, and promote a shared understanding of the alliance's goals and priorities • Working with the mobilisation team to develop coherent public narratives for mobilising activists online and offline • Building communication skills capacity within FIA by providing training to staff and members Requirements: • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders • Dynamic and empowering leader able to exert influence and drive change with or without line management authority or hard power, and to lead in a way that builds others’ leadership • Exceptional negotiation, influencing and project management skills, with credibility and management experience to broker agreement • Respected by key constituencies of the alliance • Strong organisation and time management skills • Editorial control of FIA outputs for social media • Knowledge of working with networks, coalitions and a partnership approach across the spectrum of FIA’s work, including innovative approaches to capacity strengthening • Good knowledge of and experience in developing advocacy and campaign strategies and plans and successfully achieving external impact and change • Some experience in undertaking media presentations • Good knowledge of relevant inequality debates, politics, international institutions and how they intersect with the work and strategies of FIA and its objectives • Good knowledge of the media environment and its trends • Good knowledge of the digital landscape and how to engage and mobilise at scale digitally • Knowledge of crisis communications principles and protocols to effectively manage communication during emergencies or crises • Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) working in a communication, media relations, or public relations environment, with a track record of success developing and executing strategies preferably in an international or non-profit setting • At least 4 years’ experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, communications professionals across regions, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment • Proven experience in media relations, with a track record of securing positive media coverage and building relationships with journalists and influencers • Proficiency in digital communications and social media management, including experience with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and social media analytics tools • Experience of leading and implementing communications strategies that drive impact • Comfort and ease working in a fast-paced environment Benefits: • Be part of a global grassroots movement making a real difference in the world • Work with a passionate and dedicated global team of changemakers • Access opportunities for professional growth and development • Enjoy a flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance • Contribute to meaningful and impactful work that aligns with your values Apply tot his job