Press Relations Team Leader

What will you be doing?

• You will develop an overarching media strategy within the framework of the general policy plan. 
• You translate the media strategy into clear, practical guidelines for the various media relations officers and activities, and ensure that they are properly implemented.
• You oversee the entire media landscape and keep track of the process involving media training, press briefings, press releases, opinion pieces, interviews, and messaging strategies.
• You respond quickly and effectively to current events and news developments, and you also identify long-term trends.
• You creatively seek out new perspectives to influence public debate.
• You serve as a sounding board for the executive board and management.
• You will represent the interests of the press relations team to other departments and management. You will ensure that press relations is well represented in Milieudefensie’s (campaign) activities.
• As part of the press team, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and aligning the work.
• You are responsible for HR matters related to the public relations team, monitor the team’s budget, and prepare reports for management and the executive board.

What are you bringing?

• You have completed a relevant degree program at the associate's degree level.
• You have at least 7 years of work experience as a public relations officer at another charity or nonprofit organization, including several years in a managerial role.
• You have a bird's-eye view of what's happening within the organization and make connections; you coordinate and maintain relationships with other teams.
• You have experience leading a team of professionals in a coaching and collaborative manner.
• You have experience providing strategic advice to executives and management regarding the press 
• You have experience managing suppliers and research firms.

Even if you don’t identify with all of these points, do you still think this position is a good fit for you? We strongly encourage you to apply!

Who do you work with?

You will lead a team of seven public relations officers, two of whom also serve in communications roles. In addition, you will collaborate with online marketers, social media experts, data specialists, and communications specialists. You will report to the Head of Communications & Fundraising.

Drawing on your expertise in media relations, you will play a role in one or more projects as part of the “Big Polluters” campaign. This means you will also collaborate with a wide range of colleagues, including campaigners, lobbyists, content specialists, and senior management.

What do we offer?

• A one-year contract with the option to extend.
• A salary ranging from €4,004.48 to €6,161.13 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience. At Milieudefensie, this is a 37.5-hour workweek.
• A laptop that you take home with you every day, so you can work from home.
• The option to arrange your work hours flexibly and to swap (Christian) holidays for other holidays.
• A casual and open work environment with enthusiastic colleagues.
• A challenging position in an inspiring and dedicated organization, where you’ll play a key role in shaping a fair and sustainable future.
• A sufficient travel allowance, work-from-home allowance, and leave policy.
• An office in Amsterdam (Overamstel), easily accessible by bike and public transportation. We’re moving to this new location at the end of March.
• Fresh fruit every day and an organic lunch twice a week for a small fee.
• Free access to the OpenUp interactive platform for mental well-being. 

Milieudefensie staff work partly from home. We meet both online and in the office.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive to build a diverse workforce with balanced representation across gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic background. That is why we especially encourage people from groups that are underrepresented within the climate movement to apply. 

Want to apply right away?

Interested? Please upload your cover letter (maximum 1 A4 page) and resume, both in PDF format, by Wednesday, March 5, using the online application form.

The first interviews will take place on Tuesday, March 11. The second round of interviews will be held on Thursday, March 13.An assessment may be part of the process.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about this job opening, please contact Jasperine Schupp, Senior Press Officer, directlyat jasperine.schupp@milieudefensie.nl, or Karine Hustinx, Head of Communications and Fundraising, at karine.hustinx@milieudefensie.nl. 

>You can find more information about our application process here.

>You can find information about working at Milieudefensie here.

This job opening is being advertised both internally and externally. We do not welcome unsolicited recruitment inquiries regarding this position.