Group Media, Content and Campaigns Manager

St George's University Hospitals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS organization in London seeks a Media, Content and Campaigns Manager to lead external campaigns, develop engaging stories, and support staff in media training. The ideal candidate will manage social media channels and handle media inquiries in high-profile situations. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of external campaigns and manage media handling for high-profile issues.
• Research and write positive stories for media and corporate communication channels.
• Support and train staff for broadcast and print interviews.
• Oversee social media channels and create engaging content.
• Handle reactive media enquiries and provide media support in emergencies.
• Contribute to forward planning and maintain an issues log.

Job description

Overview

We want you to work on exciting documentaries such as 24 Hours in A&E, proactive news for national media and high-profile announcements. Our Group Media, Content and Campaigns Manager develops strategies, stories and content to help us deliver our ambition of providing outstanding care, together.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of external campaigns (e.g., winter preparedness) and manage media handling for high-profile issues.
• Research, write positive and engaging stories for media and corporate communication channels; develop relationships with key journalists.
• Support and train staff for broadcast and print interviews, and advise senior colleagues on media approach.
• Oversee social media channels, create engaging content for external platforms.
• Handle reactive media enquiries and provide media support in emergencies or major incidents.
• Contribute to forward planning with the wider team, maintain an issues log, and follow current affairs especially in relation to the NHS.

Company

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (GESH) is a group of hospitals and community services in South West London and Surrey. With 17,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS organisations in England.