Media Relations Manager (m-f-d)

The Scope

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Support proactive engagement in public debates relevant to FSC by monitoring key media narratives and identifying opportunities for FSC visibility.
• Assist in organizing press briefings and media engagements on major FSC topics.
• Cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Draft and distribute press releases, statements, and media responses on topics relevant to FSC.
• Monitor, track, and summarize emerging issues or risks that could affect FSC’s reputation and support the development of recommended communication actions.
• Contribute to the implementation of crisis communication plans and protocols as directed by senior staff.
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine media inquiries and support escalation of sensitive or high-risk topics to senior team members.
• Prepare briefing materials, Q&As, and talking points for FSC spokespersons for media interviews and events.
• Maintain and regularly update messaging, key narratives, and issue-specific talking points.
• Any other task as assigned by the formal supervisor and project work as assigned according to special organizational needs.
• Any other task as assigned by formal supervisor and project work as assigned according to special organizational needs.

Your profile

Education and Training:

University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Journalism, Media, PR, Communications, or a related field).

Working Experience, Style and Skills:

• At least five years of professional experience working with journalists, including at least three years responding to crisis issues and/or public relations.
• Experience in the development and management of communications strategies.
• Good time management skills: Ability to perform well while simultaneously handling a number of functions.
• Solution oriented attitude to work.
• Service oriented attitude to work.
• Project management experience.
• A strong sense for diligence and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to plan and organize work independently.

• Standard software packages (MS Office).
• Adobe Creative Cloud skills are a plus.

• Native English speaker is a requirement for this role.
  Other languages are a plus.
• Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to shape messages for intended audiences.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Experiencing in managing crisis communications.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Ability to respond quicky and decisively to media requests and issues.

Why us?

• Be part of a globally recognized organization at the forefront of sustainable forestry and contribute to the mission to help protect the world’s forests.
• Play an active role in the FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards who come together in-person at least once a year.
• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by working in a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse international culture with over 60 nationalities represented under one roof.
• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
• 30 vacation days yearly.
• Regional transportation ticket.
• Breakfast bars, coffee, tea.
• Take part in learning lunches.
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.

The Fine Print

About us

Welcome to FSC!

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.