Head of Media and Content
Head of Media and Content
Thank you for your interest, this role has now closed.
Mary’s Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.
We offer more than just a career; we offer the opportunity to join our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development. We’re currently reaching more than 2.4 million children in 18 countries every school day – can you use your communications talents to help us reach even more hungry children waiting for our meals?
We are looking for an inspiring Head of Media and Content to join our UK Communications Team. This pivotal role will work side-by-side with the Head of Marketing to ensure an integrated approach to all communications activities through the combining of strong storytelling and marketing expertise.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we look to drive continued growth through engagement with new and existing supporters. The role will also be part of the MMUK Extended Leadership Team.
Key duties:
- Develop and implement Mary’s Meals’ media and PR, content, and internal communications strategy in the UK.
- Generate and implement creative media campaigns and opportunities (in close collaboration with the global communications team, where relevant).
- Proactively build excellent working relations with journalists and communications partners.
- Oversee UK campaigns, such as match funding campaigns, and support the promotion of major events.
- Manage the consistent implementation of Mary’s Meals’ brand, key messages and style guide in UK communications activities and resources.
- Lead the production of content across all earned, owned and paid channels, including managing copywriting and design priorities.
- Oversee the production of supporter materials such as letters, leaflets and magazines.
- Identify, develop and manage relationships with celebrities and well-known people.
- Direct line management of the Media and Content Managers (two x part time) offering ongoing support and wider development.
If you are passionate about using your skills and experience to make a real difference in the lives of children all over the world, we would love to hear from you. More details on the role can be found in the recruitment pack for this role.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to: jobs@marysmeals.org
Your covering letter should make a compelling case for why you feel motivated to apply for this role within Mary’s Meals UK, as well as giving a concise overview of your most relevant skills and experience, and should fill no more than two pages of A4.
Thank you for your interest, this role has now closed.
