Senior Media Manager at ShareAction | London, UK

ShareAction

Senior Media Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

$77K/yr - $96K/yr (Est.)Senior LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media strategy and reputation work for campaigns, with emphasis on journalist relationships, crisis response, and cross-team influence.

Define media strategy and press office operations that align with campaigns and priorities.
Build and guide content and briefings to shape policy-relevant narratives across teams.
Turn media monitoring and data into actionable improvements for reputation and impact.

Job Description

Designing and delivering media strategies to support campaigns and organisational priorities
Providing strategic communications advice to colleagues across teams
Building strong relationships with journalists, producers and commentators
Overseeing press office activity, including responding to enquiries and identifying opportunities
Developing high-quality content such as press releases, op-eds and media briefings
Monitoring media coverage and using insights to improve performance
Work closely with policy and campaign teams to amplify impact
Lead and support media colleagues, ensuring high standards and effective ways of working
Advise on reputation management and support crisis communications when needed
Identify emerging trends and opportunities to strengthen ShareAction’s media presence

Significant experience in a senior press office role or as a journalist
A strong track record of developing and delivering effective media strategies, particularly to campaign or influence change
Experience in reputation and issues management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to translate complex issues into compelling, accessible content
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience leading and developing a team with a collaborative approach
Confidence in building relationships with journalists and key stakeholders
Experience using data and insights to shape strategy and improve outcomes
Knowledge of communications within campaigning or advocacy organisations
Understanding of social, environmental or financial issues
Familiarity with influencing policy or EU-related communications

Knowledge of communications within campaigning or advocacy organisations
Understanding of social, environmental or financial issues
Familiarity with influencing policy or EU-related communications

Commitment to flexible working; over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place
Hybrid working; we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role
Internal promotion and development opportunities; we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
Opportunity to help make a difference; we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
Unionised work environment; our staff have the opportunity to join the union, and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
Regular in-person meetings; including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
8% non-contributory pension; invested with NEST and their green funds.
Healthcareplan; with Bupa
Employee assistance programme;advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling
Death in Service cover of 3x salary
25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year; ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
Enhanced family leave pay; up to 18 weeks’ paid at 90% for either parent.
Enhanced sick pay; starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

ShareAction

ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle the climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core. Visit https://shareaction.org to find out more.

Founded in 2005

London, England, GBR

99 employees (16 in marketing)

shareaction.org