Media and Communications Officer

I’m delighted to be partnering with a fantatsic membership assocaiton to recruit their new Media and Communications Officer on a permanent basis.

As a Media and Communications Officer, you will be at the forefront of shaping and implementing media campaigns to enhance brand visibility.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for written content and storytelling. This role will work to build relationships with journalists, pitching stories raising the profile of the organisation within the sector. This is a real opportunity for a graduate looking for a role in which they can learn and develop in!

Key responsibilities include:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate interviews
• Proactively pitch stories to secure media coverage for the organisation and its member companies
• Write and edit press releases, news stories and blogs
• Work closely with digital, content and events teams to develop engaging content for various channels
• Identify and build relationships with thought leaders, influencers to drive engagement and impact within the sector
• Work closely with the CEO to develop crisis communications and respond to any issues promptly

Key skills include:

• Excellent written skills and attention to detail
• Ability to grasp complex issues and distil these for a variety of external audiences
• Experience or interest in working with journalists and media outlets
• Understanding of utilising CMS for editing/uploading content
• Comfortable managing multiple projects at once with strong ability to prioritise

This is a hybrid role, going into their central London office 3 days a week. Offering a salary of £26,000-£28,700 dependant on experience. This is a fantastic opportunty for someone early on in their career with the oppotunity to learn and develop from the CEO himself. Apply today so you don't miss out!

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.