Media Consultancy NGO Job CIVICUS

Kenya
Permanent
Full-time

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Location: Remote
Duration: July 2026-June 2028
Type of contract arrangement: Services commissioned on an as-needed basis. Volume of work can fluctuate over course of consultancy.
Application deadline: 24 April 2026

Activities:

Develop and write high-quality press releases, media statements, and briefing notes aligned with research and advocacy priorities.
Proactively pitch stories, content, op-eds and spokespeople to local, regional, and international media outlets.
Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media producers across relevant beats.
Monitor media trends, news cycles, and opportunities to support timely and strategic media engagement.
Coordinate closely with internal teams to translate research, campaigns, and advocacy goals into compelling media narratives.

Key Requirements

Minimum 4 - 7 years in a communication role - including demonstrated experience of strategic organisational communications and public outreach strategies and working with international media;
Understanding of international political and human rights issues and specifically related to civic space, human rights, United Nations, etc;
Extensive experience in producing a wide range of quality materials for print and/or broadcast media, as well as for social media platforms;
Strong knowledge of international, regional and national media - across traditional and digital platforms - with established contacts at key publications and broadcast outlets;
Sound understanding of media relations management including updating and maintaining relationships with media contacts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
Speaking an additional language is an advantage

How to ApplyThe closing deadline for applications is Close of Business on 24 April 2026. Interested candidates should email their application to .Your application should comprise of

A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, and relevant achievements
A covering note of not more than 1 page outlining your motivation for applying for the role.
Include a list of the regions you specialise in for media outreach. We are looking to recruit media specialists that cover Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe and Central Asia, and North America.
Portfolio/ examples of work (portfolio, links, shared folder fine)
Budget/cost (daily rate, weekly rate, monthly rate)

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