Media and News Lead

12 month fixed-term contract

Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Location: Congress House, London

About the Role:

Want to put the issues that matter to working people at the centre of the national conversation? Ready to help shape the stories that dominate the news agenda?

The TUC is looking for a dynamic comms professional to join its busy press office.

In this fast-paced role you'll develop and deliver media plans across print, digital and broadcast. You'll jump on breaking news, turn complex issues into crisp copy and deliver press releases, quotes and op-eds that land.

You'll help keep the TUC General Secretary and senior leaders firmly in the spotlight with a strong, positive media profile.

You'll also team up with policy, campaigns and social colleagues to shape compelling stories, build journalist relationships and find the case studies that bring our campaigns to life.

You'll need:

• Experience in a busy press office or a newsroom
• Outstanding writing skills and sharp news judgement
• Strong knowledge of UK print, broadcast and digital media
• The ability to work at pace and respond quickly to events
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An understanding of key policy issues and the political landscape
• Knowledge of trade unions and commitment to TUC values, equality and antiracism
• Willingness to take part in an out-of-hours media rota and occasional overnight stays

Why Join Us?

At the TUC, you'll be at the heart of the trade union movement, helping shape and deliver events that make a national impact.

You'll work with passionate colleagues in a fast-paced, values-driven environment where your expertise and leadership will be recognised and valued.

Further information

The closing date for completed applications for this post is midday on Monday 2 February.

Interviews will take place on the week commencing Monday 16 February 2026.

The TUC values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement.

We welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the TUC.

The TUC operates an anonymised recruitment process and names are not included during shortlisting. We don't ask for details of educational institutions attended.

To view the job description and person specification, guidance on completing your application and TUC terms and conditions, please visit our online application portal.

The organisation

The TUC exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together the 5.5 million working people who make up our 48 member unions.

We support trade unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living. Every day, we campaign for more and better jobs, and a more equal, more prosperous country.