Media & Content Officer – Communications at Mary’s Meals

Mary’s Meals International in Zambia operates a school feeding programme across 17 districts in the Eastern and Northern Provinces, reaching more than 720,000 learners in 1,574 schools. By providing a daily meal in a place of education, Mary’s Meals encourages children affected by poverty and hunger to attend school and gain an education that can help break the cycle of poverty.
Globally, Mary’s Meals provides nutritious daily meals to more than 3 million children across 16 countries, supporting access to education and creating brighter futures for children living in some of the world’s poorest communities.

We are now recruiting for a Media and Content Officer – Communications to join our team. Reporting to the Media and Content Manager, the successful candidate will support storytelling, media engagement, content development, and digital communications to strengthen awareness, visibility, and engagement around the work of Mary’s Meals Zambia and the global family.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, media houses, and other key media stakeholders
Coordinate press releases, media advisories, interviews, and media engagements across radio, television, print, and digital platforms
Secure and support positive media coverage for organisational programmes, campaigns, and advocacy initiatives
Develop scripts and coordinate the production of radio and television programmes, interviews, and feature stories
Create, manage, and upload engaging multimedia content, including videos, podcasts, interviews, and audio stories for platforms such as YouTube and SoundCloud
Ensure all media and communication content aligns with organisational branding, messaging, safeguarding standards, and advocacy objectives
Monitor audience engagement and analyse content performance to improve reach, visibility, and impact across digital platforms
Organise press conferences, media briefings, and interviews during key campaigns, events, and donor visits
Provide media and communications support during advocacy activities, stakeholder engagements, and field events
Track media coverage, social media performance, and communication trends, and prepare monthly reports with insights and recommendations for improvement

Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)
About you:
You are a creative storyteller with a strong eye for detail and the ability to communicate impact across diverse audiences. You are confident working across teams, managing deadlines, and producing engaging multimedia content for both mainstream and digital platforms. Requirements Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing, or another related field
At least 3 years’ experience in content creation and social media management
Strong communication and media relations skills
Experience in audio and video production and editing
Basic graphic design and video editing skills (Canva and Adobe Suite preferred)
Proficiency in social media platforms and analytics tools
Ability to craft compelling stories for diverse audiences
Strong crisis communication and reputation management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure
Key experience in storytelling, digital communications, and multimedia content production across both traditional and digital media platforms. Experience working within an NGO or development sector environment will be an added advantage

Deadline for applications: Friday, 5th June,2026 Please note:

This role is based in Chipata, Zambia
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through the official Mary’s Meals email address
Mary’s Meals does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process
We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment

Mary’s Meals is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and to preventing any form of harm to those who come into contact with our work. We expect all members of the Mary’s Meals family to share this commitment and to always act in the best interests of the communities we serve. Our safer recruitment practices ensure that only candidates who are committed to our safeguarding standards and values join the Mary’s Meals family.
For more information about Mary’s Meals and our work, please visit: https://www.marysmeals.org
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