Press and Stories Manager

The Media & Stories Manager is focused on enhancing the organisation's communications reach and impact, primarily through managing the press office and driving high-impact digital engagement. The role involves crafting and disseminating powerful stories that highlight the experiences of the people this charity supports, with the aim of increasing support for their objectives and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering national and local media coverage to support the charity's strategic aims.
• Gathering compelling service user experiences and Stories for media pitches.
• Generating creative ideas for media campaigns to support their priorities.
• Developing strong relationships with journalists.
• Collaborating with the External Engagement team to ensure an integrated communications approach.
• Enhancing the functioning and processes of the media team.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Experience in delivering high-quality national media coverage and working in a busy press office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write for different contexts and audiences.
• Proficiency in writing press releases and media briefings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues.
• Experience in working on integrated campaigns, preferably in a charity or third-sector press office.
• Knowledge of the education, justice, or housing sectors.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.