Media Officer

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is working with a national charity as they search for a Media Officer to support them for a fantastic 10-week role.

As Media Officer, you will be the bridge between the organisations and the media, ensuring our stories are told with impact and reach. This role offers the chance to work on meaningful campaigns, build strong media relationships, and be part of a team committed to changing lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers to secure high-quality coverage across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
• Draft compelling press releases, statements, opinion pieces, and feature stories that reflect the charity’s mission, values, and impact.
• Support the management of reactive media inquiries and ensure the charity’s reputation is protected during times of heightened attention.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create media strategies and assets for fundraising campaigns, events, and awareness initiatives.
• Track media coverage, provide analysis, and compile reports to evaluate the effectiveness of PR activities and campaigns.
• Prepare and support key spokespeople with briefing materials, messaging, and media training.
• Work closely with the digital team to ensure press activities complement and enhance social media efforts.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in PR, journalism, or communications, ideally within the charity, non-profit, or public sector.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft engaging, accurate, and persuasive copy.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and a proven track record of securing positive coverage.
• Experience in crisis communications and managing reactive media situations.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the charity sector and a passion for making a difference.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and reporting.
• Creative thinking with an eye for innovative ways to tell a story.
• Experience with social media platforms and integration with press strategies.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and driven by results.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and relationships.
• Resilient under pressure and capable of meeting deadlines.

What’s on Offer:

• A fully remote working pattern (you must be UK based and with the right to work in the UK).
• A competitive day rate of £110.67 per-day + £13.77 daily holiday for the successful candidate.
• An exciting part time (4-days per-week) 10-week opportunity, working within a fantastic organisation.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.