Job Description
Press Officer - Membership Organisation - Central London, NW1 - Office Based - £50k-£60k
We are on the hunt for a proactive and experienced Press Officer, with a degree in Journalism, PR or similar, to join an interesting national membership organisation based near Bloomsbury, on a permanent basis.
The Press Officer will be a key play in helping to shape the organisation s messaging to the media and public, so we re looking for someone capable of building strong media relations and effectively communicating initiatives, policies and positions.
Suitable candidates will have excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to produce compelling content, will be familiar with media monitoring tools and be proficient in using digital platforms and social media for comms purposes. Ideally, you will have experience in crisis communications too.
What s on offer?
This is a Monday to Friday role, based in the offices in Central London; a competitive salary, company pension and private medical insurance is on offer.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key journalists and media outlets
- Drafting, editing and distributing press releases, statements and other media materials
- Organising and managing media briefings and other events to promote activities and announcements
- Cross-collaboration with internal teams to produce engaging content for various platforms including company website and social media channels
- Supporting and contributing to PR plans and media strategies
And more
What we re looking for:
- Experience in a similar, fast-paced press officer / media relations / PR role
- Degree in Journalism, PR or a related field
- Excellent writing and editing skills together with accurate proofreading
- Ability to produce clear and completing content under tight deadlines
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media contacts and stakeholders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and understanding of media monitoring tools and the ability to analyse and report on media coverage
- Experience in crisis communications is highly advantageous
- Ability to manage sensitive information
- Experience in using digital platforms and social media for communication purposes
Interested in this office based Press Officer role?
If this is a permanent role that interests you and you have the skills and experience we re looking for, then please ensure your CV showcases your skills, experience and capabilities and submit it ASAP, quoting LP - Press Officer - Central London
