Senior Media Manager

Permanent employee, Full-time · Germany (Berlin), Poland, Greece, France, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Spain

Who we are

Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF) is an alliance of civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based power system that protects our climate and people. This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, registered as a non-profit organisation in Berlin, with staff spread across Europe.

We are recruiting for a key position within our secretariat's communications team: Senior Media Manager. In this role, you will oversee the development and execution of our media strategy across digital, print and broadcast platforms. You will work closely with the Communications Director, co-managing a team of communications and digital professionals. You will also collaborate with our campaign team and BFF members to build our coalition brand voice and drive engagement around the energy transition in the power sector.
If you are passionate about the difference civil society can make in the energy transition, and are an experienced media specialist and writer, we want to hear from you.

Position: Senior Media Manager
Preferable start date: 1 October 2025
Employment type: full-time, permanent staff contract
Application deadline: 30 June 2025
Work from home or from our office in Berlin. Locations we hire in: Germany, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Poland, France, Spain, Portugal. Consulting contract possible in Turkey.

Please note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.

Your responsibilities

Develop the Beyond Fossil Fuels’ secretariat media strategy, aligned with the campaign goals
Contribute to the overarching BFF coalition communication strategy
Ensure that the media strategy is integrated with our brand identity, social media and digital communications activities
Oversee all media relations work: media lists, outreach, monitoring and coverage analysis
Manage and nurture relationships with journalists, media outlets, influencers, and content partners
Act as a spokesperson and media representative for the organisation
Write press releases, media briefings, advisories, op-eds, comms kits for our coalition members, and edit reports
Oversee daily media screening and monitor relevant energy, climate and political trends in the media
Conduct a thorough audit of our current media outreach
Monitor and evaluate BFF’s media outreach, including press release distribution, engagement with journalists, analysis and follow-up protocols, to identify and implement improvements
Lead communications on BFF campaign wins, losses and other developments
Manage media crisis communications and reputation management issues proactively and reactively
Be the main communications team contact point and lead for the BFF work areas on PMR (Plants, mines and regions) and EMG (Electricity markets and grids)
Maintain the BFF secretariat’s and coalition’s comms calendar
Line manage three members of our communications team, including task and performance management. Participate in hiring processes if relevant.

Your profile

Required skills & experience

7+ years of professional experience in media relations, journalism, PR, or strategic communications working for or with energy, climate or environment civil society organisations
4+ years of line-management experience
Comprehensive understanding of the energy transition, including its political and economic context in Europe
Outstanding written, verbal, and copywriting skills in English, with a strong command of grammar, punctuation, and style
Understanding of the climate and energy non profit sector and NGO coalition work
Proven track record of successfully managing media campaigns from planning to execution
Expertise in identifying and capitalising on media trends and news and anticipating media opportunities
Capable of working independently and collaboratively on content ideation and execution
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and respond to real-time news and issues
Familiarity with social listening, media analytics, and KPIs for media performance
Highly organised and capable of balancing multiple priorities
Strong leadership and team management experience
Strong attention to detail
Confident working remotely with a broad range of people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds
Passionate about promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly, and fair society

Desirable skills & experience

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
Strong network of media contacts (national and/or European)
Experience in producing or pitching podcast content
Experience working in international or multicultural environments
Fluency of other European languages.

Why us?

We offer competitive compensation packages tailored to each region
Training budget: We have a dedicated training budget for each team member
Team building: We prioritise building connections with an annual team retreat
Feedback: We foster a culture of growth with regular performance reviews and feedback
Commuting and home working: We make work easier by covering commuting costs in Berlin and providing support for remote work in other European locations

At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our success, and we are dedicated to building a culture that reflects these values. If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please apply via our online application form with a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English until 30 June 2025.

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About us

We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based energy system that protects people, nature, and our planet. As an independent campaign, we are driven by a fierce dedication to ending our reliance on coal by 2030 and fossil gas by 2035 with a focus on the power sector. With your help, we can create a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable future for all.

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