The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The Global Media Mager will join a fast-paced, dynamic media team working hard to maximise Plan International’s presence across a range of global media – print, broadcast and digital – with an additional remit to support and guide media relations activity across the Plan International federation. The post holder will be expected to use strong news judgement skills to react quickly and strategically to the international news agenda, and proactively develop and secure coverage for stories that position Plan International as the go-to development and humanitarian organisation advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. The Global Media Manager creates compelling content and messaging for use by Plan International’s network of communicators, which will require being able to work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple offices, backgrounds and functions.

Note that this is a short term role envisaged to last for six to seven months to support the global media team as Plan International scales up its humanitarian responses in Gaza and Sudan and to cover a six-month period of extended leave. The Global Media Manager will take on a range of day to day and project-based tasks, as well as other reasonable duties consistent with the role profile.

About You

We are seeking an experienced media professional with a strong international background in international journalism, PR, or media relations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-impact media strategies that influence narratives and drive change. You will excel at managing campaigns and advocacy initiatives, tailoring communications for diverse audiences across media, social, and digital channels. Exceptional writing and verbal skills in English are essential, along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, coach colleagues, and work under pressure in challenging contexts. A deep understanding of humanitarian and development issues, combined with strong organisational skills and the ability to build productive relationships in a global environment, is key to success in this role.

Please follow this link for a full role profile: Global Media Manager December 2025.docx

Location: This role will ideally be based in the UK, employed from the Global Hub for Plan International which is based in Woking, Surrey however other locations where Plan International has an office* that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub, you have the pre-existing right to work and that is in a timezone that can collaborate easily with colleagues in the UK will also be considered.

Type of Role: Six month fixed term contract

Reports to: Head of Global Media and Public Relations

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here.
As an indication if this role was based in the UK the salary would be circa £45000 per annum

Closing Date: Friday 19th December. Please note that we will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and may invite candidates to interview before the 19th December. Ideally candidates will be available to start from January.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International”s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.