Press Officer (Remote)

OWN THE SPACE; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global justice initiative is seeking a Press Officer to enhance public discourse on Palestine. This remote role requires experience in media, with a focus on creating impactful narratives and building relationships with journalists. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in political communications and an understanding of the Levant region.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

6% pension scheme

Transparent pay scale

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in media relations, journalism, or political communications.
• Strong written English; proficiency in Arabic, German or French is a plus.
• Comfortable working remotely within a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Develop international media strategies to enhance visibility.
• Build strong relationships with journalists in major media outlets.
• Write compelling press materials like statements and press releases.
• Pitch stories and respond to breaking news cycles.
• Monitor and shape media narratives.

Skills

Media relations

Journalistic skills

Political communication

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

German proficiency

French proficiency

Job description

Overview

The Palestine Accelerator is an initiative from Own The Space. It deploys strategic communications to create platforms for Palestinians to be heard around the world, creating the conditions for political action. The Accelerator works on political prisoners, cultural silence, the bias in digital platforms and more. It delivers large-scale creative interventions, breakthrough social content and top-tier media designed to change the narrative and shift power.

This is a remote position.

We’re looking for a strategic, fast-moving Press Officer who can help us shape and shift public discourse around justice, human rights and political accountability for Palestine. With strong knowledge of the US and UK media and a working understanding of influential outlets across Europe, you’ll help us amplify stories that challenge power, inspire solidarity and reframe the debate.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in political communications, media relations or journalism and wants to play a direct role in centering stories from and about Palestine, connecting them with millions of people around the world.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop international media strategies that grab attention, often traveling widely on social platforms
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors and producers across major media outlets in the US, UK, Germany, France and beyond
• Write compelling press materials including statements, press releases, and media briefings
• Pitch stories proactively and respond rapidly to breaking news cycles
• Monitor coverage and shape media narratives by identifying opportunities for commentary, correction, and amplification
• Collaborate closely with campaigners, creatives and policy experts to align media messaging with broader strategy

You have

• A strong track record with at least three years experience working in media, journalism or strategic communications — ideally with an international or political focus
• A deep understanding of the Levant region — including political dynamics, civil society landscapes and the sensitivities around international coverage
• Existing relationships with journalists in major western media outlets — or the confidence and credibility to build them fast
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to write quickly and clearly for different audiences and formats
• Political awareness and good judgment — able to navigate complex issues and respond to fast-changing situations
• A strong sense of how narratives are built, contested, and spread — and the motivation to shape them toward justice

Inclusion and Diversity

We know that diverse teams lead to better outcomes and each new hire is a chance for Own the Space to bring in new perspectives and approaches. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and cultural identity. We aim for Own The Space to be a welcoming, supportive and creative place to work. For this initiative, we strongly encourage Palestinians or those with roots in the region to apply.

We make our recruitment accessible to any and all people. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]

About Own The Space

Own The Space was founded in 2022 to support individuals and groups working for justice, human rights and political accountability. Its directors have led campaigns for Led By Donkeys, Greenpeace, The Syria Campaign and other major organisations tackling issues from climate change to human rights abuses. ownthespace.org

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in media relations, journalism, or political communications
• Personal motivation to work on issues impacting Palestine
• Strong written English; proficiency in Arabic, German or French a plus
• Comfortable working across time zones and remotely within a small, creative team
• Ability to write and respond under pressure and on deadline
• Preference given to candidates in UK, SWANA, European and EST time zones

Core Attributes

Below are the core attributes we think will make you successful and happy in the role. You are:

• Creative: You know making change is hard, especially when confronting the challenges in this campaign space. You will never stop thinking of ideas and tactics to break through these barriers
• Impact driven: You have a focus on impact, constantly assessing the most effective deployment of limited resources. You’re motivated by the difference your efforts make
• A doer: You work best when part of a small, collaborative team. You think beyond the limits of your current role, spot opportunities and make things happen. You take risks, are unafraid of failure and never stop generating ideas
• A builder: You build relationships with those in your team and your sector. You can bring people together around an idea
• A systems thinker: You think in terms of systems and processes and build effective ways of working

Benefits

• This is a full-time role that can be offered as a fixed term employee or freelance contract. It is initially available as a six month role with strong possibility of extension
• Salary is comparable with international campaign organisations and creative agencies
• Transparent and fair pay scale; we do not negotiate salaries to prevent pay gaps
• Open to two-person applications with complementary skills
• Benefits include 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (inclusive of public holidays and grace days) and 6% pension scheme

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, we’d love to hear from you. If this role isn’t the perfect fit, please upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivations — we’re always building our network of creative communicators, campaigners, editors, and strategists.