Job Description
Senior Media Manager (News)
Part Time 21 hours per week
£43,851 FTE, pro-rated
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
About the role
We re excited to be recruiting a Senior Media Manager (News) to help shape WWF-UK s news agenda and deliver high-impact media coverage that supports our mission. This role leads the delivery of proactive and reactive news strategies, securing high-profile coverage across national, regional and specialist media outlets and ensuring WWF s voice is clear, credible and influential.
Working closely with colleagues across science, conservation, policy and campaigns, you will guide how WWF shows up in the news cycle, providing strong editorial judgement and ensuring timely, well-messaged responses to a fast-moving external environment. As part of a job share arrangement, you will co-lead the news function and line manage two Media Managers, supporting the team to deliver confident, creative and strategic media relations.
Alongside shaping news strategy, you will oversee the development of high-quality media materials, support spokesperson readiness and work collaboratively with PR, content, social and brand teams to maximise impact. This is a role suited to someone who combines strong leadership with excellent news sense and thrives in a dynamic, high-profile media environment.
Skills and experience
You ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including:
Essential
Significant experience in a fast-paced press office or senior journalism role, with strong examples of generating impactful news coverage
Excellent editorial judgement, including experience managing proactive stories and reactive or sensitive media issues
Strong understanding of the UK media landscape, audiences and media formats
Experience delivering content-led storytelling across a range of platforms
Proven line management experience, with the ability to coach, support and develop a high-performing team
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce sharp, engaging media materials under pressure
Strong stakeholder management skills, including confidence influencing senior colleagues and partners
Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly in a changing news environment
Desirable
Experience working within a charity, NGO or purpose-driven organisation
Knowledge of climate, nature or environmental issues
Experience supporting media training or preparing spokespeople for media engagement
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here s what you can expect:
Annual leave starting at 26 days a year pro-rated, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We're a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what s left isn t enough. We re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it s a race we can win with everyone s help.
We re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website. You ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.
Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
