Communications Manager (Partnerships and Media Engagement) at Mission 44, London, United Kingdom

Lead strategic communications for brand partnerships, media relations, and talent engagement to enhance visibility and impact for a global non-profit focused on youth inclusion and equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee communications for brand and corporate partners, serving as primary liaison and nurturing enduring relationships to boost engagement.
• Design and execute multifaceted communications strategies (owned, earned, paid, shared) aligned with growth, revenue, and mission goals.
• Identify storytelling opportunities to spotlight collaborative initiatives and increase partnership prominence.
• Partner with internal teams in events, partnerships, and philanthropy to produce donor materials, campaign content, and support for major activities.
• Collaborate with Lewis Hamilton Ventures to leverage partnership synergies and extend organizational reach.
• Manage daily interactions with the media agency to secure proactive and reactive coverage meeting objectives.
• Cultivate journalist and media relationships as needed, track coverage, and provide performance insights to leadership.
• Handle crisis communications and reputation management when necessary, including joint efforts with the founder’s team.
• Contribute to talent strategy, including recruitment, engagement, and integration into communications, fundraising, and campaigns.
• Evaluate talent activities and report findings to shape ongoing strategies.

Qualifications

• Background in non-profit, social impact, or CSR sectors.
• At least five years in multi-channel communications (owned, earned, paid, shared).
• Track record in partnering with brands and corporates to generate income, enhance visibility, and achieve goals.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for engaging diverse audiences through storytelling.
• Proficiency in building lasting relationships with partners and media.
• Strong project and stakeholder management for handling concurrent campaigns.
• Analytical abilities to assess impact, recommend improvements, and refine approaches.
• Comfort interfacing with prominent partners, media, and talent in varied contexts.
• Desirable: Work with global brands, high-profile talent, crisis management, or event/stakeholder communications.
• Strategic mindset, creative problem-solving, organization, collaboration, innovation, DEI commitment, and resilience in dynamic settings.

Education

Unspecified

Benefits And Growth

• 28 days annual leave plus birthday off.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and complimentary gym membership.
• Generous pension contributions for retirement savings.
• Early Friday finishes throughout August.
• Optional health insurance and employee assistance program.
• £1,000 annual professional development allowance.
• Unlimited volunteering leave subject to manager approval.
• Wellbeing allowance for personal use.
• Comprehensive parental leave benefits.