We’re looking for a Media Coordinator to lead our press and media work, raising our profile, strengthening our influence, and ensuring that the stories we tell are powerful, ethical and impactful. This role is part-time (24 hours per week) and fixed term for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of Praxis’ media function and shape how we are seen and heard in the public sphere. You’ll develop and deliver a high-impact media strategy that positions Praxis as a trusted voice on immigration issues.
Working closely with our Head of Advocacy, Chief Executive Officer and wider Campaigns and Communications team, you’ll:
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Build strong relationships with journalists, editors and producers
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Secure high-profile media opportunities
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Craft compelling press releases, opinion pieces and media briefings
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Support and prepare spokespeople, including people with lived experience, for media engagement
A key part of your role will be working collaboratively and ethically with experts by experience, ensuring their stories are shared safely, respectfully and with care.
What you’ll bring
You’ll be a confident communicator with a strong instinct for a story, who enjoys navigating a fast-paced media landscape and has a willingness to work flexibly. You’ll combine an interest in political analysis with creativity, and ambition with sensitivity.
About Praxis
Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they can overcome the barriers they face. We work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and campaign for lasting and systemic changes to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Our Benefits Package Includes
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Flexible working hours
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A hybrid work model
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25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (pro rata for part-time roles) (plus paid Bank Holidays)
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You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year
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A defined contribution pension scheme
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Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7
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A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute
If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team on [email protected] who will contact you to discuss how we can help.
For more information you can contact Head of Advocacy Josephine Whitaker-Yilmaz on [email protected].
To apply, send us your CV and answer the questions in our application process by clicking Apply. The answers to your questions should demonstrate your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
Make an impact where it matters most
If you’re ready to use your media skills to challenge injustice, influence public debate and support people to share their stories with dignity and power, we’d love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
