Interim Media Specialist

Ellwood Atfield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity focused on environmental and social development is seeking an Interim Media Specialist. This 12-week contract involves managing impactful media activity, writing press materials, and collaborating closely with the communications team to enhance visibility for key issues.

Qualifications

• Ability to turn around a news story at short notice and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of national and regional media activity for key campaigns.
• Write media pitches and press releases; support media relations sell-ins.
• Collaborate with the communications team for integrated impact.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Job description

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This high profile international charity focusing on environmental and social development is looking for an Interim Media Specialist for an initial 12-week contract.

Working as part of the Media and Public Communications Team and reporting to the Head of Advocacy Communications and Media, you will be working to get profile and media coverage around some of the charity's key issues.

The role:

• Manage the fast-paced delivery of some hard-hitting national and regional media activity for the organisation and their key campaigns.
• Use your extensive journalistic and press office experience to write media pitches and press releases, as well as support media relations sell-ins.
• Work closely with the wider communications team to ensure they have an integrated impact.

Skills and experience:

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to turn around a news story at short notice and under pressure.