Communications Officer

Public Media Alliance; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Media Alliance seeks a Communications Officer to enhance advocacy output and visibility. The role involves developing communication strategies, overseeing social media, and producing high-quality editorial content. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in communications, ideally within public service media.
• Candidates must be eligible to reside and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Increase visibility of the organisation via website and social media.
• Develop communication and advocacy strategies.
• Assist with production of editorial content.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in social media management and strategy

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Good attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Competency in a second language

Journalistic experience

Previous experience in event planning

Knowledge of public service media

Experience with InDesign and WordPress

Job description

Location:Norwich, UK (or remote within the UK)

Salary:Based on experience

Closing date:30th June 2025

Description:

The Public Media Alliance (PMA) is the largest global association of public service media organisations, whose main objective is to advocate for and support independent public media worldwide.

PMA has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer, with at least two years’ experience in a similar role, to enhance the associations advocacy output, visibility, and its ambition to become a hub for supporters of independent public service media worldwide.

You will be primarily tasked with increasing the visibility of the organisation via our website and social media channels. Under the guidance of senior management, you will take a leading role in developing the organisation’s communication and advocacy strategies and overseeing PMA’s social media output.

Additionally, you will support PMA’s Editorial Manager in the production of high-quality editorial output and enhancing its visibility to our membership and beyond. You will also support PMA’s Membership Manager in their communications with members.

Your work will focus on, but not be exclusive to:

Communications:

• Development of social media and communications strategy: Members, partners and advocacy
• Oversight of PMA’s branding and design portfolio
• Development of multimedia assets
• Website maintenance and development

Editorial:

• Pitching and compiling short reports and feature reports when required
• Assisting with research, content production (podcast), marketing

Additional:

• Assisting with projects - research, sourcing contributors and facilitators
• Organising member roundtable events – planning, research, sourcing facilitators, post-event write-ups
• Sourcing speakers for conferences/panel sessions, etc.
• Liaising with partners on events, research projects, etc.

Required skills:

• At least two years’ experience in communications, ideally within public service media, or with strong transferable skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Proficient in social media management and strategy
• Good attention to detail and ability to gauge the appropriate tone for PMA’s external communications
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates must be eligible to reside and work in the UK
• Previous experience working with InDesign and WordPress
• Knowledge of public service media and the wider media system (in-country or globally)
• Journalistic experience
• Previous experience in event planning
• Competency in a second language: French, German, or Spanish

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]

The application may be closed before the closing date if an appropriate candidate is found.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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