Senior Media Consultant (English Speaker)
Quick answer
The UNCCD is hiring a remote Senior Media Consultant (English Speaker) to secure international media coverage for the launch of the Global Land Outlook (GLO3) and communicate its scientific findings and policy implications.
- Role
- Senior Media Consultant (English Speaker)
- Organization
- UNCCD - United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
- Location
- Remote | Bonn
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Senior Media Consultant will be responsible for securing international media coverage for the launch of the Global Land Outlook (GLO3) and communicating its scientific findings and policy implications. This role involves developing and implementing a media outreach plan, drafting press materials, coordinating interviews, and monitoring media coverage. The consultant will work under the supervision of the UNCCD Chief Scientist and in collaboration with the Communications Unit to ensure effective media engagement.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement an international media outreach plan
- Develop media pitches and newsworthy angles from GLO3 findings
- Draft and edit press releases, advisories, background briefs, key messages and other approved media materials
- Build and maintain a targeted international and regional media contact database
- Coordinate advance outreach, embargoed briefings and engagement with journalists and editors
- Support media briefings, press conferences, interviews and virtual launch engagements
What it takes
- A first-level university degree in journalism, communications, public relations, political science, social sciences or a related field
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, media relations, strategic communications or public information
- Experience pitching to leading international broadcast, print and online media, coordinating interviews and preparing high-quality editorial materials
- Senior-level professional experience in media relations, journalism, strategic communications or public information
- Experience communicating scientific, environmental or sustainable development issues
- Fluency in spoken and written English
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job location?
The job is remote, based in Bonn.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
A first-level university degree in journalism, communications, public relations, political science, social sciences or a related field, and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, media relations, strategic communications or public information.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 26, 2026.
What are the work requirements?
The role involves developing and implementing a media outreach plan, drafting press materials, coordinating interviews, and monitoring media coverage.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNCCD - United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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