Senior Media & Publications Officer

Senior Media & Publications Officer
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Contract: 12 months Maternity cover | Full-time
Salary: £39000

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced communications professional to join a busy and collaborative communications team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong media, press office or journalism background who enjoys creating engaging content, managing publications and delivering impactful communications across a variety of channels.

Reporting to the Media and Publications Manager, you will support the delivery of communications across print, digital, social media and web channels. You will play a key role in managing publications, supporting media relations activity and developing engaging content that reaches a wide range of audiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering communications for projects, campaigns and launches across multiple channels
• Drafting press releases, features, speeches, presentations and promotional materials
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the press office, including responding to media enquiries and advising colleagues on media activity
• Monitoring media coverage, social media and online discussions, identifying opportunities and emerging issues
• Producing and managing publications, newsletters and digital content
• Creating content for websites, social media channels, webinars, podcasts and email communications
• Conducting interviews and developing compelling stories for a variety of audiences
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with media contacts and key stakeholders
• Advising internal teams on communication plans, messaging and best practice
• Working closely with digital teams to ensure content aligns with broader communication strategies
• Monitoring and evaluating communication activity, engagement and media coverage
• Supporting events and media activity, including occasional out-of-hours work where required

Essential:

• Degree-level education or a qualification in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field
• At least four years' experience in media relations, press office, communications or journalism roles
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Experience drafting content for a range of communications channels
• Experience conducting interviews and developing stories for publication
• Strong social media experience and understanding of digital communications
• Ability to absorb complex information and communicate it clearly to different audiences
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Creative mindset with the ability to identify engaging stories and key messages

Desirable:

• Membership of the CIPR
• Experience using website CMS platforms and web-editing tools
• Experience producing digital content including podcasts, webinars and newsletters
• Experience working within a regulated, membership, public sector or professional services environment

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to work across a varied communications portfolio
• Exposure to media relations, publications, digital content and stakeholder engagement
• Hybrid working environment
• Opportunity to influence and shape communications activity
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

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