A multinational household name is looking for a Director of Media to join its senior leadership team, based in London. In this hugely exciting and interesting role, you will have the opportunity to shape the overall media relations strategy of a high-profile organisation.
To be suitable for this role of significant responsibility you must have proven experience of developing compelling and highly impactful media strategies which excite and engage a global audience across multiple channels. Your experience will include leading and inspiring a busy and high-profile media relations team, developing materials that work across print, broadcast, digital, radio and social media channels.
Your experience will include developing earned media strategies, building relationships with international media outlets, and creating a small but mighty internal press office function. You will partner with colleagues to deliver against a focused content and media relations campaign, building on the extraordinary success of the team and taking it to new levels.
Combining a deep understanding of the international news agenda with a track record of maximising media and press coverage, you will conceptualize, package, and deliver content that resonates with global outlets. You will be recognised for your discretion, creativity, capability, meticulous eye for detail and professionalism and will demonstrate considerable experience managing and developing media partnerships.
Overseeing the creative media strategy you will collaborate with the content, brand and digital teams to create high impact stories. You will work across multiple mediums and channels to deliver media moments that inspire and will build new media partnerships in support of the brand and its compelling story. Always alert to reputational risk you will display good judgment in selecting partners and will be adept at issues management and crisis communications.
The organisation is committed to building a diverse team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. They recognise that by encouraging innovative and creative ways of thinking and fostering an inclusive culture they will collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a purpose driven and inspirational Director of Media, who exemplifies the values of transparency, collaboration, inclusion, curiosity, and kindness, to make a significant contribution to the growth and development of a truly inspiring charity with a transformative global vision.