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Remote locations: Bangladesh, Côte D'Ivoire, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Malawi, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda, UAE, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Jordan, Qatar

Position Summary

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.

About The Team

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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

2. 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