At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead media efforts, craft impactful stories, and build relationships with journalists.
- Company: Praxis, an award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, hybrid work, 25-30 days leave, and employee support programme.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to challenging discrimination and influencing policy.
- Why this job: Shape public perception on immigration and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, creativity, and a passion for social justice.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are 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 handle the following responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with journalists, editors and producers
- Secure high-profile media opportunities
- Craft compelling press releases, opinion pieces and media briefings
- Support and prepare spokespeople, including people with lived experience, for media engagement
- Work 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, ambition and 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.
Equal Opportunity
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
- Flexible working hours
- A hybrid work model
- 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (pro rata for part-time roles) (plus paid Bank Holidays)
- You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7
- A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute
Media Coordinator in London employer: Praxis Community Projects
Praxis is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact the lives of migrants in crisis. With flexible working hours, a hybrid model, and a generous leave policy, we prioritise employee well-being and growth. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values diversity and ethical storytelling, while providing opportunities for professional development in a meaningful cause.
