PR Officer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in public relations seeks a proactive media relations professional to develop strategies, manage media inquiries, and provide communications advice to senior leadership. This role offers a hybrid working setup and opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Editorial involvement with senior leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations or journalism.
• Confident communicator with a sharp news sense.
• Proactive and resilient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive media strategies.
• Respond to media enquiries and critical news stories.
• Write and edit press releases, articles, and statements.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Media relations

Communication

Strategic messaging

Crisis communications

Job description

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• Leading proactive PR campaigns and crisis communications.
• Managing a wide range of media formats: print, broadcast, online & social media.

About Our Client

The client is a respected organisation with a strong public presence, focused on influencing policy and shaping public opinion through strategic media engagement and communications. It operates in a fast-paced environment, regularly interacting with journalists, stakeholders, and the wider public.

Job Description

1. Develop and implement proactive media strategies to raise public awareness.
2. Respond swiftly and sensitively to media enquiries and critical news stories.
3. Write and edit press releases, articles, and statements for various audiences.
4. Provide strategic communications advice to senior leadership.
5. Manage relationships with journalists, bloggers, and opinion-formers.
6. Contribute editorially to the organisation's magazine.
7. Coordinate with digital and social media teams to ensure consistent messaging.
8. Support regional teams with media promotion and communications.
9. Participate in a 24/7 media rota, including weekends and holidays.
10. Monitor and evaluate media coverage, producing regular reports.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with strong writing skills, a sharp news sense, and experience in media relations or journalism. They will be proactive, resilient under pressure, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering clear, strategic messaging across various platforms.

What's on Offer

Editorial involvement and collaboration with senior leadership.

A fast-paced, varied environment with opportunities for professional development.

Hybrid working setup with two days a week in the office.

Salary range: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum.