Request for Proposal (RFP) - Media Outreach Consultant

Global Fishing Watch; País Vasco; A distancia; USD 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Global Fishing Watch is seeking a Media Outreach Consultant to enhance its media presence and support engagement efforts. The role involves media analysis, outreach, and reporting, with a contract duration of 3 months and a budget of $2000 per month. Ideal candidates will have experience in journalism or PR, a strong network of media contacts, and fluency in English.

Formación

• Proven experience in journalism, PR, or media relations.
• Strong network of media contacts at global, regional, or trade outlets.

Responsabilidades

• Enhance media presence and maintain journalist contacts.
• Conduct targeted outreach and develop key messages.
• Track media coverage and provide updates.

Conocimientos

Journalism

Media Relations

Fluent in English

Spanish proficiency

Descripción del empleo

Request for Proposal (RFP) - Media Outreach Consultant

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Submission deadline : Proposals should be submitted by Friday, May 9th, 2025. We reserve the right to close the submittal period early depending on the volume of qualified proposals, so we encourage you to submit your proposals as soon as possible.

Please see submittal requirements and budget at the bottom of the page.

Who We Are

Global Fishing Watch is an international, nonprofit organization committed to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency of human activity at sea. By creating and publicly sharing map visualizations, data, and analysis tools, we aim to enable scientific research and transform the way our ocean is managed.

Founded in 2015 through a collaboration between Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, Global Fishing Watch became an independent nonprofit organization in June 2017. Our major focus is on commercial fishing because it is the most widespread human activity at sea, the most impactful on ocean health, and crucial for global livelihoods and food security. By 2030, we aim to monitor and visualize the impact of ocean-going vessels responsible for the majority of the global seafood catch. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge to safeguard the ocean for the common good.

Objectives

Global Fishing Watch’s 2025 media and engagement strategy aims to expand external relations efforts through media and press outreach. To support this, we seek a media outreach consultant to assist the Senior Manager, Media Relations, with media scoping and targeted pitching.

The consultant will work closely with the Senior Manager to identify key media opportunities, map relevant journalist contacts, and pitch stories aligned with our priority themes.

The Consultant’s Key Objectives Will Be To

• Enhance Global Fishing Watch’s media presence in priority regions and thematic outlets;
• Update and maintain a network of relevant journalist and editorial contacts for the 2025-2026 period;
• Support media coverage efforts to meet organizational visibility goals.

Scope

The Media Outreach Consultant will support the Senior Manager, Media Relations, in three main areas :

• Media landscape analysis : consolidate and update lists of press outlets by location, interest, and tier; identify high-value media contacts.
• Media outreach and engagement : conduct targeted outreach, develop key messages, and coordinate follow-up communications.
• Monitoring and reporting : track media coverage and outreach outcomes, provide regular updates.

Key Deliverables and Timeline

• Media Contact Database : segmented list by themes and geographies. Due : End of Month 1.
• Media Pitches : at least three per month. Due : End of each month.
• Monthly Reports : outreach and coverage reports. Due : within 5 days after each month-end.

Timeframe

The initial contract duration will be 3 months, with potential extension to 6 months based on performance and organizational needs. Extension decisions will be communicated at the end of Month 2.

Budget

The maximum budget is $2000 USD / month, totaling up to $6000 for 3 months, with possible extension for another 3 months based on results and mutual agreement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in journalism, PR, or media relations, preferably in the nonprofit, development, or environmental sectors;
• Strong network of media contacts at global, regional, or trade outlets;
• Successful media pitching experience;
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines;
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Spanish proficiency is a plus.

The Proposal Should Include

• A cover letter explaining interest and relevant experience;
• A narrative proposal outlining how responsibilities will be fulfilled;
• An itemized budget with key cost components;
• Resume / CV.

Global Fishing Watch is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We hire based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We aim to build a diverse workforce to better achieve our mission of ocean conservation.

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