Media Outreach Manager

1. POSITION VACANT: Media Outreach Manager, CSR Foundation, RCP, Navi Mumbai

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Our client is a leading Indian CSR organization driving inclusive development through impactful programs in Rural Transformation, Education, Health, Women Empowerment, Disaster Management, Urban Renewal, and Arts, Culture & Heritage in collaboration with public, private, and community partners.

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Media Outreach Manager shall be responsible for the following,

Key Responsibilities:

(1) Build excellent media relationships with journalists specializing in Foundations pillars of work;

(2) Develop press releases and media partnerships;

(3) Conceptualize & organize media workshops;

(4) Connect Foundations spokespersons for quotes, stories, blogs on relevant themes;

(5) Focused media outreach on Foundation-related development concerns;

(6) Mainstream / development media partnership for steady stream of thematic media pickup;

(7) In-depth articles, thought pieces in development sector media platforms;

(8) Foundation leadership and thought leadership articulated in generic media pickup and footprint;

(9) Foundation leadership and thematic experts featured in external events with streamlined guidelines on external participation;

(10) Media visits, workshops linked to key projects and thematic media events;

(11) Potential awards and public forums, presence to be actively tracked to establish Foundations work and contribution.

Scope of Work:

People Management Scope (Range of no. of Direct Reports): No

Geography Coverage: HO with travel to field sites

Key Stakeholders/Collaborators

(1) Internal programme teams

(2) Journalists

(3) External event / award organizers

(4) Programme leaders

(5) Internal communication teams

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:

Applicant must have masters degree in media, communication, social science or related fields. Additional certifications would be preferred.

Experience:

(1) 8+ years in the print/visual/online media;

(2) Experience in development sector, preferably in Journalist / PR;

(3) Experience in Media engagement in the development sector an asset; (Desirable)

(4) Well-networked with the mainstream and development media writing space. (Desirable)

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Knowledge of key social concerns of organizations focus areas;

(2) Progressively increasing experience in media, communication, and in development;

(3) Knowledge of working in Public Relations and media engagement;

(4) Excellent writing, editing and creative skills;

(6) Media relations experience and network of social sector journalists;

(7) Ability to work with different formats and with a keen eye for detail;

(8) Ability to work effectively with senior leadership;

(9) Ability to engage with creative teams and internal stakeholders for time-bound deliveries.

5. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.

6. LOCATION: RCP, Navi Mumbai

7. REFERENCE: MOM-CSR

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply at the earliest.