Media Engagement Lead

Great opportunity for a Media Engagement Lead at BRAC!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you have a passion for media engagement and a desire to work with one of the leading global development organisations? If so, this role is for you.

BRAC is a renowned international development organisation founded in Bangladesh in 1972. They partner with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty, particularly focussing on women and children. Their community-led, holistic approach spans across Asia and Africa, and are committed to driving positive change through social development programmes, social enterprises, humanitarian response, a bank, and a university.

The Role:

I am looking for a motivated Media Engagement Lead to join their European communications team, this role will be working in a hybrid manner, with a least one day in their Central London office. This is a full time role with a salary of £52K PA.

You will design and deliver BRAC's media engagement plans across Europe, with a particular focus on the UK, Germany and Scandinavia. You will be the focal point for their media engagement efforts, building and leveraging relationships with key media outlets to raise awareness of BRAC's work and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement media engagement strategies to enhance BRAC's visibility in strategic markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts across Europe.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure cohesive and effective media messaging.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of media engagement activities.

About you:

• You have a passion for International Development and Humanitarian work.
• You will be a Media Manager who has demonstrable experience of media relations within press, PR or communications office where you've handled proactive and reactive activities.
• You have experience working with broadcast, print and online media.
• You have experience briefing and preparing colleagues to undertake media interviews, crisis communications and reputation
• Experience of working on projects with multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.
• Willingness and enthusiasm for accompanying journalists on visits to countries in Africa and Asia.
• Happy to travel to European locations as the role demands.
• Desirable to be French or German speaker but not essential.

What they Offer:

• A chance to make a significant impact in a leading global development organisation where you'll get the opportunity to shape and deliver their media activity.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

TPP are excited to be supporting BRAC exclusively.

How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, I want to hear from you! To apply for this role, please either reply to this advert putting BRAC in the title, with an updated version of your CV or contact Lisa Ross, lisa.ross@tpp.co.uk or 0207 198 6060.

In the first instance you will be sent an information pack with details about the role and recruitment process. Application Deadline 9^th October 2024.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.