Media Relations and Communications Officer

Media Relation and Communications Officer
c. £33,000 per annum pro rata
Permanent- Part Time (4 days per week)- London- Hybrid

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with a leading business membership organisation as they recruit for a Media Relations and Communications Officer. The role will involve creating and executing proactive and reactive media relations campaigns across print, online, broadcast, and podcast platforms. These campaigns will highlight the mission of the organisation and promote their membership, products, services, and policy initiatives. Additionally, the successful postholder will contribute to wider communications efforts by planning and producing content for various platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft press releases, statements, articles, and case studies tailored to various media audiences, ensuring alignment with brand tone of voice and style guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, create targeted media lists, and secure opportunities for interviews, thought leadership, and commentary.
• Update press releases, media coverage, and resources for journalists while monitoring and filing media coverage.
• Collaborate on proactive and reactive media campaigns to promote events, and public policy through traditional and new media channels.
• Write content for blogs, newsletters, and social media, contributing to case studies and ensuring accessible digital content.
• Foster relationships with internal teams, members, and partners, maintaining accurate records and supporting organisational goals and values.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on promoting accessible and inclusive communication.
• Awareness of UK public policy, flexible working style, alignment with organisational values, and a can-do attitude to deliver results collaboratively.
• Proven experience in delivering impactful media relations across diverse media, including proactively pitching stories and maintaining strong journalist relationships.
• Skilled in transforming complex policy ideas and research into compelling press releases, articles, and content tailored to different audiences and channels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with strong proofing skills, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of audience-specific messaging.

The deadline for applications is Friday 24th January 2024.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.