Media and Editorial Coordinator

Position SummaryTo advance Teach For All’s 25-year vision, we are seeking a Media and Editorial Coordinator to play a key supporting role in shaping and sustaining Teach For All’s external voice. You will support media relations efforts through strong operational management and coordination, contribute to thought leadership content, manage day-to-day operational systems, and help ensure that the ideas and insights from our global network reach relevant audiences. This role combines hands-on operational excellence with a good understanding of media relations and editorial standards. About The TeamThe Media and Public Engagement team works to influence the global discussion in order to create an external environment conducive to the achievement of Teach For All’s vision. We are a fast-paced team that builds a proactive narrative highlighting our core purpose, the impact of our global network, and the work of our network partners.Key ResponsibilitiesMedia Relations (30%):Support the Head of Media and Public Engagement in managing engagement with journalists, editors, and media platforms, and contribute to building strong media relationships over timeConduct targeted media landscape analysis to identify relevant platforms and journalists for outreach and cultivationMaintain and optimize media contact databases and manage incoming media queriesPerform daily media monitoring, track brand presence, and proactively identify engagement opportunitiesAnalyze media coverage to support the team in generating actionable insightsThought leadership and Public Engagement (25%):Support the development of op-eds, essays, and media commentary from key spokespeople – including research, drafting support, editing, and coordinating submissionsEdit and strengthen content from the network to help maintain consistent editorial standardsCoordinate active editorial cycles, including tracking submissions and supporting revisions across multiple piecesProject manage and contribute to the editorial output and audience development of public engagement platforms, including written and video content series.Support the process to identify and secure speaking engagements, in line with team prioritiesContribute to the drafting and coordination of press releases, press kits, and other communications materialsOperations and Systems (45%):Manage the development and maintenance of a spokesperson database, coordinating preparation and support for spokespeople across media opportunitiesManage and maintain the team’s systems and processes, including the journalist CRM, media monitoring dissemination, and contact database upkeep (training provided)Build and maintain trackers for thought leadership output, media placements, and team pipelinesCollaborate with the Communications team and other teams across the organization on shared projectsLead the logistics of the team’s events, including scheduling, briefing documents, and post-production follow-throughManage team communications and the general media inquiry inboxAs the ideal candidate, you will bring: Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, precise, and compelling proseGood editorial instinct: you can review drafts and identify areas for improvement in structure, clarity, and impactStrong media awareness: you understand how newsrooms work, follow global affairs with genuine interest, and can identify opportunities to place ideas effectivelyStrong organizational, project management, and operational skills. You enjoy managing systems, processes, and multiple workstreams, and take pride in ensuring smooth operationsAnalytical skills to monitor media coverage, identify patterns, and support the development of insights for the teamInterpersonal and relationship-building ability to maintain relationships with internal stakeholdersAbility to comfortably work effectively across cultural difference in a fast-paced, dynamic, and globally dispersed environmentA solutions-oriented, proactive problem-solver with a design-thinking mindset, comfortable ideating and using rapid prototyping to work through challenges. Exemplifies Teach For All’s core values and a commitment to Teach For All’s mission:Reflects a sense of possibility in mindset and visionBelieves in the value of being locally rooted and globally informedDrives toward constant learning and improvementConvinced of the necessity of diversity and inclusiveness in our workBelieves in the interdependence between our partners and us in solving this global problemDesirable Skills/Experiences Three or more years of professional experience in journalism, communications, media relations, think tanks, or a related fieldExperience working in or with international development, education, or social impact sectorsFamiliarity with media monitoring tools and coverage analysisExperience with Salesforce, Account Engagement (newsletter system), or similar CRM systemsExperience supporting spokesperson preparation or media trainingWhat Teach For All Offers:C