Coordinator, Media Relations - WWF International

PLEASE SEE THE COMPLETE VACANCY (LINK) IN OUR WEBSITEWant to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime. All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods.

At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability. Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance.

We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet. What We DoWe are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030.

WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle. Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people.

That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live. Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENTEnable the WWF mission through driving a strong, inspiring, compelling, and strategic communications approach to ensure and support conservation impact in line with the strategic priorities of WWF International. To drive strategic communications to the Network, Governing bodies, International Secretariat and leadership in support of WWF International strategic priorities. To drive the strategic alignment on articulating consistent external positions on emerging issues across the Network.

To ensure a coherent ‘One WWF, One Voice’ by integrating and supporting the communications, media and brand functions across WWF International and supporting these services to the network (offices in over 90 countries). To engage targeted audiences across the globe to accelerate conservation impact, influence decision makers and to build the WWF brand. To facilitate and coordinate the development and alignment to a global communications strategy. To provide common technology platforms Network-wide to enable communication with key audiences. To provide a Centre of Excellence to the Network and convene the Communications Community in terms of communications practice.

2 MAJOR FUNCTIONSSupports the operational delivery of the Global Media Team, coordinating global press office activities, directing enquiries, maintaining tools and resources, and fostering relationships with journalists and key media outlets in line with WWF’s Network protocols. Contributes to proactive global reputation-building activities of the Global Media Team, helping to deliver impactful narratives that highlight WWF’s work, values, and the wider complexities of global conservation challenges. Provides coordination and engagement support for the Stakeholder Relations function with WWF Network colleagues, promoting consistent messaging, facilitating awareness of upcoming plans, and supporting capacity-building and feedback mechanisms.

Assists in the delivery of global media and advocacy engagement strategies for key international events and multilateral fora, working closely with Global Communications leadership, WWF delegation teams, and Network colleagues to ensure coordinated approaches. Monitors and supports evaluation of media engagements and advocacy activities, surfacing actionable insights and supporting continuous improvement efforts, including feedback for the Stakeholder Relations function.

3 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupports the day-to-day operations of WWF’s global press office, including managing and directing internal and external enquiries, organising and participating in a rota system to monitor the global media inbox, and responding to or escalating requests in line with Network protocols. Drafts a range of written materials to assist in the delivery of priority projects including Network toolkits such as press releases, advisories, articles, messaging and event materials.

Supports engagement with WWF Network stakeholders to promote awareness and adoption of Network messaging, protocols, and forward planning, while facilitating two-way communication and feedback loops to strengthen stakeholder engagement outcomes. Provides efficient administrative support for priority projects, including contracting suppliers, coordinating stakeholder and media trips, organizing press conferences and supporting delegations to global fora. Assists in the delivery of global media and advocacy engagement plans for key international events and multilateral fora, to support a unified WWF presence. Supports relationship-building with journalists, key media outlets and policymaking audiences to contribute to WWF’s reputation and ensure consistent external messaging.

Maintains a library of media and policy narratives, messaging, and essential tools and resources, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for WWF Network colleagues and supporting priority projects and specific issues that highlight WWF’s work, values, and the complexities of global conservation challenges. Maintains WWF’s global media relations database and media monitoring tools, while supporting proactive media outreach by arranging interviews and managing relationships with key media contacts. Supports training and capacity-building initiatives for Network communities and stakeholders, collaborating with Stakeholder Relations leads to strengthen communications effectiveness.

Monitors media and social media coverage and supports evaluation of press and advocacy activities, providing insights to inform continuous improvement. Performs other duties as required to ensure effective delivery of WWF’s global media and stakeholder relations strategies, and to support priority communications initiatives. PLEASE SEE THE COMPLETE VACANCY (LINK) IN OUR WEBSITE