Senior Media Manager at Science Based Targets

Job purpose and background

Are you passionate about communications and the environment? Are you looking for a role that gives you the opportunity to apply your outstanding global media expertise and skills in a fast-moving and growing initiative at the cutting edge of corporate climate action? The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Media Manager, reporting to the SBTi Head of Communications. The successful candidate will play a leading role in our global communications team. You will lead, develop and implement integrated multi-channel global media strategies and plans, in line with SBTi’s strategic business and communications plans and the needs of our target audiences.

Key responsibilities

● Lead and support the development, implementation and evaluation of a proactive multi-channel media strategy across target regions globally.

● Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of media plans and campaigns for specific programs of activity for target markets, sometimes in collaboration with partner organizations.

● Nurture, maintain and build relationships with target media and maximize media coverage of the SBTi through compelling news stories and thought leadership.

● Support global communications colleagues in developing and delivering communication plans in key markets (e.g. Europe, North America, Latin America, SE Asia).

● Craft key messaging that resonates with our target media and ensure messaging alignment across all relevant content and channels.

● Oversee and develop creative media content in line with our content strategy and plan, including articles, blogs, social media, marketing collateral, etc, working closely with the content team.

● Manage proactive and reactive engagements with the media, including responding to breaking news events, developing written responses and arranging and managing interviews.

● Maximize the effectiveness of key digital media channels, working closely with digital communications colleagues.

● Regular in-campaign reporting, monitoring and evaluation throughout and at the end of specific projects.

● Build relationships and manage global coordination with external partners.

● Work closely with the Head of Communications and the rest of the SBTi communications team to ensure a holistic approach to all planning and activity.

● Champion the SBTi Brand.

Skills and experience

Essential

● At least 5 years’ relevant communications and / or media experience.

● Strong experience of developing multi-channel media plans.

● Strong PR experience and demonstrable knowledge of international business, trade and environment media.

● Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and nurture relationships both internally and externally, including complex multi-stakeholder relationships.

● Demonstrable experience of successful communications projects which have delivered against project objectives. ● Strong analytical mind with the ability to process complex information and turn it into compelling stories and content. ● Strong copy-writing and editing skills and excellent attention to detail;

● Extensive experience in promoting content on a wide range of digital and traditional platforms.

● An understanding of and desire to work proactively to promote corporate sustainability.

● Excellent team skills and the flexibility to work across the business and with global offices

● Excellent time management skills and an ability to meet deadlines under pressure and manage multiple project and stakeholder demands simultaneously.

● Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desirable criteria

● Experience working with global corporations.

● Experience working as part of a global team.

● Experience of delivering effective media programmes during periods of organizational change such as a new operating model.

● Experience working for not-for-profit organizations.

● Proficiency in languages other than English.

What we offer

● Competitive NGO salary, depending on experience.

● Working in one of the most successful and fastest-growing climate action initiatives.

● Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international and highly motivated team.

● Training and development.

● Attractive holiday package.