Head of Press 3mth salary comp

Career Moves; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK broadcaster is seeking an experienced Head of Press to implement corporate communications and develop a comprehensive communications strategy. This role requires expertise in promoting television programming and a strong interest in current affairs. You will be responsible for delivering PR plans, providing support for major stories, and assisting with policy activities. Excellent writing and editorial skills are essential. The role is a 3-month fixed-term contract based in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Experience in promoting television programming and content.
• Ability to identify newsworthy commercial and corporate stories.
• A demonstrable interest in television news and current affairs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke PR plans and proactive publicity campaigns.
• Provide reputational support for major stories.
• Compile collateral and messaging, and pitch publicity ideas.
• Assist with lobbying and policy-drafting activities.

Skills

Promoting television programming and content

Identifying newsworthy stories

Excellent editorial and writing skills

Job description

Overview

3mth FTC competitive

Well known UK broadcaster is looking for an experienced Head of Press to implement corporate comms, execute specific projects and develop the brands communications strategy to enhance their reputation and standing among business influencers, the media and the news community.

Other duties will include:

• Delivering bespoke PR plans and proactive publicity campaigns
• Provide key reputational support for major stories and profile raising
• Compile collateral and messaging, generate and pitch publicity ideas
• Assist with lobbying and policy-drafting activity

To be considered you must have:

• Experience of promoting television programming and content
• Ability and ideally the experience of identifying newsworthy commercial and corporate stories that secure press coverage.
• A demonstrable interest in television news and current affairs
• Excellent editorial and writing skills

PLEASE NOTE as much as we'd love to get back to all our candidates, due to high volume applications, if you haven't heard from us within 7 days, then you've been unsuccessful in this instance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.