Influence & Media Lead for Policy Campaigns

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Media and Communications Manager (Influencing) to shape the charity’s public voice. You will collaborate with Policy and Public Affairs to translate complex issues into engaging media opportunities and position the organisation as a thought leader.

You will lead a small team, manage direct reports, run a proactive press office, handle enquiries, plan national campaigns with marketing and fundraising, and write press releases and social copy.

Qualifications

• Experience translating complex policy issues into engaging media coverage.
• Experience managing direct reports and developing staff.
• Strong media contacts and ability to secure high-impact coverage.
• Creative, strategic thinker who advises stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, handling sensitive topics.

Responsibilities

• Translate policy issues into media opportunities to position the charity as a thought leader.
• Amplify the charity's voice on key issues across media channels.
• Provide line management and support to direct reports, helping them grow and adopt new tools and technology.
• Run a proactive press office, handle daily media enquiries, out-of-hours duty rotas and reputational risk management.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and internal spokespeople; assist with spokesperson training.
• Lead media planning for national campaigns with internal marketing, digital, and fundraising teams.
• Write high-quality press releases, opinion pieces, statements, and social media copy.

Skills

Media relations

Policy liaison

Team management

Spokesperson training

Pitch stories

Crisis communication

Written communication

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Media and Communications Manager (Influencing) to shape the charity’s public voice. You will collaborate with Policy and Public Affairs to translate complex issues into engaging media opportunities and position the organisation as a thought leader.

You will lead a small team, manage direct reports, run a proactive press office, handle enquiries, plan national campaigns with marketing and fundraising, and write press releases and social copy.