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1. POSITION VACANT: Media Outreach Manager, CSR Foundation, RCP, Navi Mumbai2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:Our client is a leading Indian CSR organization driving inclusive development through impactful programs in Rural Transformation, Education, Health, Women Empowerment, Disaster Management, Urban Renewal, and Arts, Culture & Heritage in collaboration with public, private, and community partners.3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:TheMedia Outreach Managershall be responsible for the following,Key Responsibilities: (1) Build excellent media relationships with journalists specializing in Foundation’s pillars of work; (2) Develop press releases and media partnerships; (3) Conceptualize & organize media workshops; (4) Connect Foundation’s spokespersons for quotes, stories, blogs on relevant themes; (5) Focused media outreach on Foundation-related development concerns; (6) Mainstream / development media partnership for steady stream of thematic media pickup; (7) In-depth articles, thought pieces in development sector media platforms; (8) Foundation leadership and thought leadership articulated in generic media pickup and footprint; (9) Foundation leadership and thematic experts featured in external events with streamlined guidelines on external participation; (10) Media visits, workshops linked to key projects and thematic media events; (11) Potential awards and public forums, presence to be actively tracked to establish Foundation’s work and contribution.Scope of Work: People Management Scope (Range of no. of Direct Reports): No Geography Coverage: HO with travel to field sitesKey Stakeholders/Collaborators (1) Internal programme teams (2) Journalists (3) External event / award organizers (4) Programme leaders (5) Internal communication teams4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:Qualification: Applicant must have master’s degree in media, communication, social science or related fields. Additional certifications would be preferred.Experience: (1) 8+ years in the print/visual/online media; (2) Experience in development sector, preferably in Journalist / PR; (3) Experience in Media engagement in the development sector an asset; (Desirable) (4) Well-networked with the mainstream and development media writing space. (Desirable)Skills and Competencies: (1) Knowledge of key social concerns of organization’s focus areas; (2) Progressively increasing experience in media, communication, and in development; (3) Knowledge of working in Public Relations and media engagement; (4) Excellent writing, editing and creative skills; (6) Media relations experience and network of social sector journalists; (7) Ability to work with different formats and with a keen eye for detail; (8) Ability to work effectively with senior leadership; (9) Ability to engage with creative teams and internal stakeholders for time-bound deliveries.5. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.6. LOCATION:RCP, Navi Mumbai7. REFERENCE:MOM-CSR8. CONTACT INFORMATION:Team SAMS Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd. 1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025 Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 36129. APPLICATION PROCESS:Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply at the earliest.