At a Glance
- Tasks: Support media relations and coordinate responses to human rights issues.
- Company: Join Amnesty International UK, a leader in human rights advocacy.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work in a dynamic team, and make a real difference.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be the voice for justice and help shape national conversations on human rights.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and knowledge of international affairs required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Amnesty International UK’s Media Team plays a central role in advancing the organisation’s human rights mission, connecting Amnesty’s research, campaigns and advocacy with the public understanding and pressure that make meaningful change possible. The team is responsible for all external media relations, proactive press strategy, and rapid response to breaking human rights issues – serving as the primary bridge between Amnesty’s work and the journalists, editors and platforms that shape national conversation.
Through sharp news judgement and values-led storytelling, the team transforms complex human rights issues into compelling stories that cut through a crowded media landscape. Operating across traditional, digital and social-first platforms, their work is essential to sustaining Amnesty’s trusted voice at the forefront of national debate – highlighting abuses, countering misinformation, and ensuring that people experiencing injustice are heard.
The Media Coordinator will support this busy, strategic function – acting as a point of contact for media enquiries, coordinating responses and ensuring timely communication. Working both proactively and reactively, the role holder will collaborate closely with Media Managers to support media activity, build relationships with journalists and producers, and provide day-to-day administrative support to keep the team running smoothly.
The role may be for you if you:
- Can produce quick, accurate, compelling communications for a range of audiences, including the ability to relay complex or sensitive information succinctly and clearly to journalists.
- Have excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Can collaborate confidently across teams and communicate clearly with colleagues, spokespeople and journalists alike.
- Are a self-starter able to work independently and drive work forwards with minimal supervision.
- Have good knowledge in international affairs, human rights and the UK political system.
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Amnesty International UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises human rights advocacy and impactful storytelling. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth, with opportunities to engage directly with media and shape national conversations on critical issues. Located in the heart of London, the Media Coordinator role provides a unique chance to contribute to meaningful change while working alongside passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference.
