Media and Campaigns Manager (parental cover)
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your mission
Role
TheCampaigns and Media Manageris responsible formanaging and coordinating comms processes in emergency response situations on behalf of the War Child Alliance networkcrafting and executing global campaigns that serve ourglobal advocacy objectives and boost global corporate visibilityandestablishing 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 responsecoordinationandinternationalmedia relations. TheCampaigns and Media Managerworksclosely 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
TheCampaigns 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 theorganisationto 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 Alliances advocacy objectives and boost global corporate visibility.
- Scope andidentifyopportunities to place media coverage in global/international mediaoutletsthat progress our advocacy research and development and scaling objectives
- Work closely with the comms teams of Alliance fundraising members (in the UK Netherlands USSwedenand Germany) to provide meaningful news and media hooks.
- Provide guidance andoperatein an advisory capacity on global communications toteams across the Alliance network as and when necessary.
Emergency comms leadership
- Create andmaintainclear communications messaging and guidanceidentifyingcommunicationsrisks andmitigating these through advice and support.
- Identifyingcontent needs across the War Child Alliancenetwork andworking 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 narrativesbriefingsand other materials.
- Sources and distributesquality content and stories that can be usedacrossthe War Child Alliance network.
- Represent communications in responsemanagementcoordination meetings acting as communications focal point from the response towardWar Child Alliance communications and fundraising colleagues.
- Coordinate with Humanitarian team on emerging contexts and strategic developments.
- Participate in communications-focused coalitions such asCeasefireNOW.
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 Alliances 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 Childs corporate partners ambassadors and otherhigh profilesupporters in our campaigns
- Work with comms colleagues from across the Alliance membership to generatetimelyand 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 USSwedenand Germany) toidentifynews 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 mediaoutlets through proactive outreachor bymonitoringthe global media and news agenda for opportunities to provide reactive comments and quotes that progress our advocacy research and development and scaling objectives
- Cultivate andmaintainmedia 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 ofemergency andcrisis 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 withinInternationalmedia 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&Cs will apply.
- Professional Development:Opportunities for capacity building and growth both within the role and through War Childs 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
- 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.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by September25 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.
By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true complete and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or if an appointment offer has been accepted this will be ground for employment sanctions such as but not limited to instant addition you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that if you fail to submit it no employment relationship can be established.
War Child is an international organisation and we are committed to be a diverse and inclusive employerplacing human and child rights at the centre of our existence and 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 Childs 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 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.
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 stakeholdersincluding governments educators caregivers and communitiesto foster childrens wellbeing education and 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 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 tolerancefor 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:
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing
- Google Analytics
- Google Docs
- Facebook Advertising
- Google AdWords
- Google Marketing Platform
- Google Ads
- Media Buying
- Media Planning
- Social Media Management
- DoubleClick
About Company
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 ... View more
