Senior Media and Communications Officer

Work for a Royal Charter body that's also a registered charity in London as a Senior Media and Communications Officer

The Senior Media and Communications Officer will develop the media profile of The College; support the delivery of external campaigns and assist the operations of the Communications team including delivery of communications to our members through a variety of channels, including social media content and website management.

What you will be doing

• Researching, drafting, and issuing press releases or quotes, assembling media packages, selling-in stories, owning relationships with journalists and acting as first port of call for media enquiries.
• Identifying communications and media opportunities, including use of data analysis to form news stories, and make recommendations that contribute to the overall objectives and reputation of the College.
• Developing lines to take and key messages under the guidance of the Communications Manager and Policy, Public Affairs and Research Manager.
• Organising broadcast media interview opportunities; briefing and preparing College spokespeople for interview.
• Producing a weekly news summary of achieved coverage and sector information for key stakeholders, including Executive and Council.

Experience required to be considered

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a media focused communications or journalism role.
• Experience of researching or handling requests for information and accurately relaying the information to colleagues.
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and managing different demands.
• Experience of briefing personnel to undertake media enquiries and interviews.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences.
• Able to build strong, existing relationships with media contacts.
• Knowledge of the NHS and heath sector issues across a range of policy areas.

What they offer

• Rate: £36,300.
• Hours: 35.
• Duration: Permanent.
• WFH: Hybrid, at least in Office 5 Days a month.

Benefits

• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits.
• Perk box - Access to 250+ discounts on the platform.
• AXA Health - access to AXA Doctor at Hand, powered by Doctor Care Anywhere, a private online GP Service that allows you to speak with a doctor anytime, anywhere by video or phone.
• AXA Employee assistance programme - gives you someone to talk to and share your worries with to help you get through your problems.
• Enhanced annual leave - 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays and 4.5 college days.
• Death in Service - In the event of your death while working for the College, you can select a beneficiary to receive x4 your salary.
• Free eye test - This voucher entitles you to a full eye examination plus money off glasses.
• Seasonal Flu Jab Voucher.
• Enhance Pension Contribution of 10%. *
• Access to private dental. *
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme. *
• LinkedIn Learning - access to 100s of online courses.
• DSE allowance - up to £120 towards desk or chair to work from home comfortably.

*Upon completion of probation