• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with international journalists, global media outlets, and key stakeholders to secure media coverage for the organization's initiatives and achievements
• Work closely with the PR agencies to develop a full year plan and narrative in order to amplify and maximise the Foundation activities coverage
• Proactively identify media opportunities and pitch compelling stories that align with the Foundation’s conservation goals and strategic priorities
• Develop, write, and edit high-quality press releases, media advisories, op-eds, feature articles, and other communication materials tailored to different media audiences
• Arrange and manage interviews, media briefings, and press conferences, ensuring clear and consistent messaging across all platforms
• Monitor global media trends to identify emerging opportunities and potential risks, providing strategic recommendations to enhance the Foundation’s media presence
• Build and manage a comprehensive media contact database, ensuring effective tracking and follow-up with journalists and stakeholders
• Support the development and implementation of integrated communication campaigns, working closely with internal teams to align media activities with broader organizational strategies
• Provide media training and key message development support to spokespeople and senior leaders, ensuring effective representation of the Foundation’s mission
• Evaluate the impact of media activities through regular reporting on media coverage, audience reach, and engagement metrics

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
• master's degree preferred
• Extensive international experience in media relations
• Proven track record of securing media coverage for organizations or campaigns on a global scale
• Strong network of contacts in international media outlets, including print, broadcast, and online platforms
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft compelling press releases, media advisories, and other materials tailored to different media outlets and audiences
• Experience organizing and managing media events, press conferences, and briefings, ensuring effective communication of key messages
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media partners
• Understanding of brand management principles and the importance of aligning media messaging with organizational goals and strategies
• Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus, particularly European languages given the focus on international media outreach

Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus, particularly European languages given the focus on international media outreach