Media and Campaigns Manager (parental cover)

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Your mission

Role

The Campaigns and Media Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating comms processes in emergency response situations on behalf of the War Child Alliance network, crafting and executing global campaigns that serve our global advocacy objectives and boost global corporate visibility, and establishing strong international media relations to secure global coverage for the War Child Alliance Foundation.

Team

The Campaigns and Media Manager is part of the global Communications team in the War Child Alliance Foundation, responsible for global campaign management, emergency response coordination and international media relations. The Campaigns and Media Manager works closely and collaboratively with colleagues from across the War Child Alliance Foundation and Fundraising Member network and reports to the Head of Communications in the global Communications team.

Responsibilities

The Campaigns and Media Manager: 

Manages and coordinates communications processes and materials in emergency response situations on behalf of the War Child Alliance.
Coordinated the input from comms colleagues across the organisation to create and execute collaborative, global awareness campaigns.
Coordinates the input of the Global Head of Advocacy and comms colleagues from across the Alliance membership to develop comms campaign strategies that will help realise the Alliance’s advocacy objectives and boost global corporate visibility.
Scope and identify opportunities to place media coverage in global/international media outlets that progress our advocacy, research and development and scaling objectives
Work closely with the comms teams of Alliance fundraising members (in the UK, Netherlands, US, Sweden and Germany) to provide meaningful news and media hooks.
Provide guidance and operate in an advisory capacity on global communications to teams across the Alliance network as and when necessary.

Emergency comms leadership

Create and maintain clear communications messaging and guidance, identifying communications risks and mitigating these through advice and support.
Identifying content needs across the War Child Alliance network, and working with our different departments and fundraising members to support the delivery of content requests for external communications purposes.
Supports or advises in the creation and refinement of creative concepts, scripts, narratives, briefings and other materials.
Sources and distributes quality content and stories that can be used across the War Child Alliance network.
Represent communications in response management coordination meetings, acting as communications focal point from the response toward War Child Alliance communications and fundraising colleagues.
Coordinate with Humanitarian team on emerging contexts and strategic developments.
Participate in communications-focused coalitions, such as CeasefireNOW.

Campaign management

Coordinate the input of advocacy and communications colleagues from across the Alliance membership to lead the co-creation external campaigns that will help realise the Alliance’s advocacy and awareness objectives, including sourcing content and coordinating related asset development
Translate complex policy and advocacy concepts and language into the intelligible, inspiring messaging needed to mobilise a variety of audiences in support of our advocacy objectives
Work with fundraising colleagues to identify and develop opportunities for the involvement of War Child’s corporate partners, ambassadors and other high profile supporters in our campaigns
Work with comms colleagues from across the Alliance membership to generate timely and topical campaign content for use across the social channels and websites of War Child Alliance members
Keep abreast of communications and social media developments, trends and technologies, exploring and recommending opportunities for War Child to utilise such trends to maximise campaign impact

Media Management

Work closely with the comms teams of Alliance fundraising members (in the UK, Netherlands, US, Sweden and Germany) to identify news and media hooks, and ensure advocacy-related or programmatic media outreach is coordinated with existing media plans within these markets
Look for opportunities to place media coverage in global/international media outlets through proactive outreach or by monitoring the global media and news agenda for opportunities to provide reactive comments and quotes that progress our advocacy, research and development and scaling objectives
Cultivate and maintain media lists and relationships with influential global media - including outlets such as CNN, New York Times, Washington Post, BBC Worldwide, and Al Jazeera English
Draft media plans, press releases, statements, briefings and other media materials as needed

Your profile

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Experience of emergency and crisis communications (essential)
Sound knowledge of global affairs, with experience working within the humanitarian or human rights sector in a media or campaigns role (essential)
Excellent knowledge of the international media landscape, with a demonstrable ability to develop and maintain a network of strong contacts within that landscape (essential)
Excellent writing skills, with experience of drafting high quality messaging, press releases, quotes, articles and social media posts (essential)
Experience of developing and implementing campaign strategies (essential)
Significant experience of securing impactful media coverage in support of advocacy objectives (essential)
Existing strong contacts within International media covering issues pertinent to the work of War Child (preferred)
Experience of preparing charity spokespersons for media interview (preferred)
Experience of using a variety of social media channels for campaign purposes (preferred)
Able to self-manage, work flexibly and as part of a hybrid team (essential)
Fluency in English (essential), with a working knowledge of another language (Arabic, Dutch, French, German or Swedish) preferred

What we offer

Location : We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
Type of Contract : Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply.
Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization

Why You Should Apply

Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by September 25, 2025. Make sure to upload your English CV (maximum of two pages) and cover letter. . We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.
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War Child is an international organisation, and we are committed to be a diverse and inclusive employer, placing human and child rights at the centre of our existence and work. We hire our new colleagues based on their talents, competences and shared values; we do not distinguish them based on their age, gender and gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, disability etc.
The safety of children and youth is a paramount and essential to War Child’s work. War Child has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of abuse. To prevent placing children and youth at any risk this subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures. Moreover, the accepted candidates will be required to state their commitment/ intent to be aware, consider and adhere to the minimum standards applicable in development and humanitarian settings, such as humanitarian values and principles, Sphere Humanitarian Charter, Standards in the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, Core Humanitarian Standard, International Humanitarian Law, Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief and IASC Six Core Principles Relating to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
Disclaimer

Only applications received via our website are processed.
If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed.
It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.

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About us

The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/

Safeguarding and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerance for any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy, our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly, irrespective of where, what or whom they were born, or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people, especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented, can be themselves at work. You can read our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) policy on our website, and if you have any questions about our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB) do get in touch: DEIB.team@warchild.net

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