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Join FIA as a Communications & Media Lead

Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025 - 23:59
Duration: One-year contract
Location: Anywhere / Remote
Reporting to: Head of Secretariat

Salary:  As per FIA salary grade 11 which can be accessed here
 

About Fight Inequality Alliance

Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA) is a growing global grassroots movement organising and mobilising to counter the excessive concentration of power and wealth in the hands of a small elite. We are building a just, equal and sustainable world.

We are embarking on an exciting new phase in the alliance’s history: a 10-year road map (2023 to 2033) where we aim to become the most powerful global grassroots movement tackling the power of the 1%.  For the alliance, the next decade is a critical time for the system that replaces neoliberalism to be defined and fought for. Whilst we organise at a larger scale to change the inequalities pressing on the daily lives of people living on the frontlines of inequality, we will also build people powered alternatives to the current system.

Our work is grounded in our core values. Know more about what guides and drives our work here.  
 

Join FIA as a Communications & Media Lead

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving global alliances towards impactful change? FIA is looking for a creative and dynamic Communications & Media Lead to join our Communications and Media Team. Be at the helm of our mission to drive powerful communications that tell compelling stories, mobilise millions of people, help shift narratives and drive policy change. 

About the role:  

The Communications and Media Lead is responsible for leading the design and implementation of FIA’s communications strategy. It leads global communications across digital platforms and traditional and alternative media and is the key person responsible for the achievement of goals such as engaging 10 million people online by 2026. The role also leads external, internal communication and communications efforts for special events.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Communications and Media Team that plays a crucial part in delivering FIA’s 10 year roadmap, including our goal of reaching and engaging 10 million people online by 2026. 

What you’ll do:
 

  1. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Design and implement global communications strategy
    2. Drive digital communications and branding activities
    3. Lead digital engagement and growth targets
    4. Identify and deliver key stories of change 
    5. Identify, train and enable spokespeople
    6. Cultivating and maintaining relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to generate positive media coverage and increase visibility
    7. Overseeing the creation of content for various platforms and channels
    8. Overseeing digital presence, including website management, social media channels, and email marketing campaigns
    9. Rolling out internal communications strategies and platforms to keep alliance staff and members informed and engaged, foster
    10. collaboration, and promote a shared understanding of the alliance's goals and priorities.
    11. Working with the mobilisation team to develop coherent public narratives for mobilising activists online and offline
    12. Building communication skills capacity within FIA by providing training to staff and members.
       

  2. What we’re looking for: 

    1. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
    2. Dynamic and empowering leader able to exert influence and drive change with or without line management authority or hard power, and to lead in a way that builds others’ leadership.
    3. Exceptional negotiation, influencing and project management skills, with credibility and management experience to broker agreement. Respected by key constituencies of the alliance.
    4. Strong organisation and time management skills
    5. Editorial control of FIA outputs for social media  
    6. Knowledge of working with networks, coalitions and a partnership approach across the spectrum of FIA’s work, including innovative approaches to capacity strengthening. 
    7. Good knowledge of and experience in developing advocacy and campaign strategies and plans and successfully achieving external impact and change. Some experience in undertaking media presentations. 
    8. Good knowledge of relevant inequality debates, politics, international institutions and how they intersect with the work and strategies of FIA and its objectives
    9. Good knowledge of the media environment and its trends
    10. Good knowledge of the digital landscape and how to engage and mobilise at scale digitally
    11. Knowledge of crisis communications principles and protocols to effectively manage communication during emergencies or crises.
       

  3. Experience

    1. Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) working in a communication, media relations, or public relations environment, with a track record of success developing and executing strategies preferably in an international or non-profit setting.
    2. At least 4 years’ experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, communications professionals across regions, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment
    3. Proven experience in media relations, with a track record of securing positive media coverage and building relationships with journalists and influencers.
    4. Proficiency in digital communications and social media management, including experience with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and social media analytics tools.
    5. Experience of leading and implementing communications strategies that drive impact.
    6. Comfort and ease working in a fast-paced environment. 
       

  4. Essential

    A commitment to the Alliance’s values including:

    1. Strong feminist understanding, analysis, commitment and behaviour. 
    2. Commitment to battling all forms of discrimination and to standing with the most oppressed. 
    3. Strong commitment to develop, promote and practice Fight Inequality Alliance’s goals and values, as well as adhering to and upholding our Common Principles. 
    4. Commitment to grassroots organising and leadership. 
    5. Be open to learn, follow the lead and be accountable to those who experience oppression based on gender, race/ethnicity, disability, socio-class, LGBTQIA+, geography, etc. 
    6. Willingness to travel as required without creature comforts. 
    7. Excellent verbal and communication skills 
    8. Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is essential. Proficiency in another widely spoken language is highly desirable. 
       

Why Join Us:

  1. Be part of a global grassroots movement making a real difference in the world
  2. Work with a passionate and dedicated global team of changemakers
  3. Access opportunities for professional growth and development
  4. Enjoy a flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance
  5. Contribute to meaningful and impactful work that aligns with your values

If you're ready to take on this exciting role and drive positive change with us, we want to hear from you! Be part of our transformative journey towards a more just and equitable future. 

 

How to apply:

Please click on the "apply" button at the bottom to start the application process. Applications close on 5th December 2025
at 23:59 UTC/ GMT. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  
 


Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
FIA reserves the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.