Communications Officer

PUBLIC MEDIA ALLIANCE; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Media Alliance is seeking a Communications Officer to enhance its advocacy and visibility efforts. This role involves developing communication strategies, managing social media, and supporting editorial output. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in communications, with strong skills in social media management and project coordination.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in communications, ideally within public service media.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee communication and advocacy strategies.
• Increase visibility via website and social media.
• Support editorial production and enhance visibility.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social media management

Project management

Attention to detail

Tools

InDesign

WordPress

Job 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
• Help in maintaining PMA’s contact database
• 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

Desirable Skills:

• 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

Candidates must be eligible to reside and work in the UK. Please provide a cover letter to accompany your application.