The Senior Global Communications Specialist will lead on the day-to-day media implementation of 350.org’s communications strategies in support of 350’s global campaigns and organising. Working closely with regional communications teams to develop strong country- and region-specific media opportunities and support the delivery of 350.org communications strategies. As a grassroots organisation we tell simple, powerful stories that cut through a crowded media landscape. This is a fast-paced job which often requires juggling multiple tasks simultaneously, often tackling several issues in parallel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Media Strategy: Collaborate on designing and delivering strategic communications plans
- Media relations: Further develop media relations and maintain media contacts lists
- Media materials: Develop media materials such as press releases, briefings, as well as digital and multimedia materials where possible and relevant
- Media engagement: Monitor media and engage with issues relevant for 350.org’s work
- Media Analysis: Perform media analysis of key global campaign moments to inform communications strategies
- Management: Support regional communications staff and oversee short term communications contractors
- Internal collaboration: Collaborate internally to develop alignment between 350.org’s global and regional communications
- Public Engagement: Understand 350.org’s history, campaigns, and theory of social change, and keep current with basic climate science and policy