Media Coordinator (Fixed term contract for 12 months)
Manchester or Remote from the UK
Starting salary for this position is £34,572 per annum (plus contributory pension)
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
About the role:
Can you spot a story from a thousand yards? Do you understand how journalists work? if so, then this is the ideal opportunity. You will work with our communications team and our global programmes teams to drive MAG’s media relations and secure high value coverage of our vital work. You will assist with a wide range of communications with a focus on proactive media engagement and external communications. You will develop our global network of journalism contacts, assist with media visits, and pitch story ideas. Additionally, you will be involved in written and digital content for MAG’s website and social media channels. This is a dynamic self-driven role where you can use your skills and knowledge to communicate MAG’s stories, vision, and values to the world.
About you:
You will be proactive and curious, with experience of newspaper, broadcast, or magazine journalism. You will have experience developing and implementing media relations strategies, and the organisational skills to manage competing priorities and independently problem-solve. You will be creative, with experience using industry-standard editing, graphics, and postproduction tools. You will have experience analysing and growing online audiences and the capacity to communicate complex information in simple yet accurate ways. You will be a good networker with the ability to establish good working relationships and to spot and pitch stories.
How to Apply:
Further information and how to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG by the closing date of Monday 9th June 2025.
Please note that as part of MAG’s commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding hereand background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner please see the candidate information sheet for further guidance.
