Media Relations Officer - Remote

Salary (UK): £29,291 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

The role:

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.

Your impact:

• 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.

You will bring:

• 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.

About us:

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

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Benefits (UK Based):

• 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.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates (UK, Malawi, Zambia, Liberia, Kenya, Spain, Italy, Canada and Ireland), please reach out to jobs.mmi@marymsmeals.org for more information about salaries in other locations.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.     

Closing date for applications is Monday 31st March 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible