Strategic Communications Consultant Role at Global Witness: Apply Before 1 April 2026 @Global Witness

Overview

Global Witness is seeking a Strategic Communications Consultant to contribute to high-impact global campaigns, particularly around the Annual Defenders Report.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading communication strategies and messaging for major reports and investigations.
• Identifying opportunities for media coverage across mainstream and specialist outlets.
• Drafting high-quality content, including press releases, statements, op-eds, and social media posts.
• Supporting press engagement and managing media relationships.
• Monitoring and evaluating media coverage and campaign performance.
• Collaborating with internal teams to produce multimedia content.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in media, press, or communications roles.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Proven success in delivering impactful media strategies.
• Strong media relations skills and an established network of journalist contacts.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience managing press launches under tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

• Rate: £300 per day.
• Minimum duration of two months.
• Flexible remote setup, with occasional presence in London beneficial.

Location

Global

How to Apply

Submit a detailed CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) via email to Nadia (nhasan@globalwitness.org) and/or Ruby (rlott-lavigna@globalwitness.org).

Deadline

April 1, 2026