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Job Title:
Media Relations and Communications Specialist
Employer:
Teach For All
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 22 March 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
Teach For All is a global network of organizations working to expand educational opportunities for children in underserved communities around the world. Its mission is to develop a diverse movement of leaders who will work to ensure that all children have access to an excellent education, regardless of their socio-economic background. The organization has built a strong reputation for its innovative approach to education and leadership development, with recognition from key institutions and partners worldwide. Teach For All fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, innovation, and personal growth, offering its employees opportunities for professional development, leadership experience, and making a meaningful impact in education.
The organization provides a wide range of job opportunities across its global network, with flexible work arrangements that accommodate both remote and in-office positions. Founded in 2007, Teach For All has evolved into a robust network, working alongside national organizations in over 50 countries, adapting to the unique needs of each region. Its business model is centered around leveraging local leadership, creating sustainable educational systems, and driving systemic change in education. With a reach spanning multiple continents and a network of more than 60 partner organizations, Teach For All is dedicated to creating long-lasting social impact.
Core values such as equity, leadership, collaboration, and accountability guide the organization’s work and initiatives. Teach For All’s corporate social responsibility efforts focus on supporting education systems, promoting social justice, and empowering young leaders. For more information, visit their website at www.teachforall.org.
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Full-time
Deadline:
22 Mar 2024
Media Relations and Communications Specialist job at Teach For All
Teach For All
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
The Media Relations and Communications Specialist plays a key role in developing and maintaining the public image of our organization and network in the media and public events.
This role encompasses a wide range of duties including stakeholder management, research, media monitoring, drafting press releases, and preparing training modules for spokespeople. The candidate will be proficient in navigating the international media landscape, forging strong journalist relationships, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to enhance Teach For All’s ability to contribute to the global discussion, advocating for our core purpose and the impact of our network.
The Communications Team works to influence the global discussion in order to create an external environment conducive to the achievement of Teach For All’s vision and to build a shared understanding of our network’s mission and impact. We are a fast-paced team that works to build a proactive narrative and brand that highlights our core purpose and the impact of our global network, creates a clear understanding of how our network is structured, and raises the profile of our network partners
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Media Relations:
Drive a targeted media landscape analysis to identify relevant platforms and journalists for outreach and cultivation
Set up and efficiently manage media contact databases and monitor incoming media queries
Support the Head of Strategic Communications to manage engagement with journalists
Perform daily monitoring of media, track our brand presence, and identify opportunities to engage journalists and media platforms in our work
Analyze media coverage to derive actionable insights for improved engagement strategies
Press Releases and Communications Materials:
Coordinate the drafting and distribution of press kits and releases, ensuring alignment with our messaging strategy
Act as a strategic aide to the Head of Strategic Communications in the formulation of media outreach plans and communications strategies
Speaking Events:
Set up and manage a database of spokespeople and coordinate their training and support and maintain a toolkit of resources to support spokespeople in their work
Collaborate with the Head of Strategic Communications in delivering spokesperson training sessions
Design and implement a strategy to Identify and secure speaking engagements, and prepare comprehensive speaker briefs
Public Affairs Communications:
Contribute to the development and execution of strategic communication initiatives across various teams
Conduct research and provide support to the Global Head of Communications and the Head of Strategic Communications in crisis communications strategies, response mechanisms, and other strategic opportunities and projects
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Three or more years of professional experience, with a focus on media engagement and strategic communications.
Strong communication skills, including fluency in English (knowledge of other languages is advantageous).
Excellent research skills to analyze the media landscape, identify opportunities, and develop impactful communication strategies to achieve organizational goals.
Strong project management and analytical skills to track media coverage, analyze data, generate and manage project plans, and translate insights into actionable strategies for improved engagement.
Strong writing skills for crafting press releases, speeches, and other communication materials.
Interpersonal and relationship-building ability to maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Solutions-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to comfortably work across multiple dynamics of cultural difference effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and globally dispersed environment
Exemplifies Teach For All’s core values and a commitment to Teach For All’s mission:
Reflects a sense of possibility in mindset and vision
Believes in the value of being locally rooted and globally informed
Drives toward constant learning and improvement
Convinced of the necessity of diversity and inclusiveness in our work
Believes in the interdependence between us and our partners in solving this global problem
Additional Desirable Skills/Experiences:
Knowledge of media monitoring tools and experience tracking and analyzing media coverage.
Experience developing and delivering spokesperson training.
Background in journalism or communications is a plus
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