Job Description
About Global Citizen Global Citizen is the world’s leading international advocacy organisation on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday activists raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy and the corporate sector. Over the past 10 years, $50 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizen ’s team operates from New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Geneva, Melbourne, Toronto, Johannesburg, Lagos and beyond. Role Overview: (6-Month Full-Time Fixed-Term Employment | Potential for Continuous Employment) Global Citizen ’s PR & Communications department is seeking a dynamic PR professional with a passion for innovative storytelling, sharp news sense, and a strong contact list of industry-leading journalists across Europe, the Middle East and Africa to help further Global Citizen ’s mission to end extreme poverty and drive positive impact globally. Reporting to the VP of PR & Communications, the objective of the Director - Public Relations, EMEA, is to protect and promote Global Citizen ’s brand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This is done through proactive and thoughtful sourcing and pitching of news from and for the organization, and building and maintaining a network of journalists and social influencers to which these stories can be shared with. The job requires tight management skills and the ability to nurture a team of outside press officers and agencies on a consistent basis. This is a full time, short-term role responsible for leading Global Citizen ’s PR activities in key markets, including but not limited to: Europe: UK, France, Germany, Spain Africa: South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya MENA: UAE This role will also oversee the PR agencies workin
