Meliore Foundation

Communications Lead

Meliore Foundation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and deliver communications strategies that promote Persuasion’s research among political journalists and opinion formers.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists, including proactive and reactive media pitching, networking, and identifying opportunities to increase the visibility of key messages and initiatives.
  • Spot and take advantage of reactive opportunities to promote existing Persuasion research to journalists and opinion formers.
  • Lead the organisation’s efforts to build out its social media/new media presence.
  • Help with everyday administration and paperwork related to the organisation.
  • Monitor political and media debates relevant to the organisation’s priority areas of influence.
  • Along with the Director, manage relationships with funders and the Persuasion advisory board.
  • Work with the Director to shape the project’s long-term direction and strategy.
  • Perform any other reasonable duties assigned.

Requirements

  • An expert-level understanding of political journalism and media in the UK and experience of successfully influencing it.
  • A strong interest in and in-depth understanding of British politics, with proven experience in shaping or influencing political outcomes.
  • Solid understanding of public opinion research, with hands-on experience in its key methodologies.
  • High energy, self-starting attitude to work - an ability to work independently and creatively.
  • A willingness to take on administrative tasks as well as the more exciting parts of the job.
  • An understanding of new media formats such as podcasts, YouTube, TikTok etc.
  • An enthusiasm to embrace complex, technical topics, and transform policy files into compelling narratives;
  • Experience crafting compelling stories with a journalistic flair;
  • Ability to develop a good network of influential actors such as lawmakers, academics, finance sectors, progressive business and/or civil society leaders is a strong advantage;
  • Experience coordinating and executing events, workshops, or collaborative processes, both in-person and virtually.
  • The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers.
  • Versatility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment across multiple time zones, utilizing tools such as Slack and Google Workspace.
  • Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are an asset.
  • Ability and availability to work in the UK.
Benefits
  • - The unique opportunity to be a core member of a new, very dynamic and ambitious team, one that has already developed a good amount of influence in UK politics and media.
  • - Ability to shape the future direction of the organisation.
  • - Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on gender equality. Coworking access is available in some locations.
  • - A dynamic team of highly skilled professionals who combine their passion to make a difference with ambition and a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
  • - A flexible work environment and the space to shape and continuously develop your role.
  • - A full-time position with an employment contract, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year
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Soft Skills
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