Media And Communications Officer

Royal College of Emergency Medicine; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal College of Emergency Medicine as a Media & Communications Officer, where you'll shape national conversations and work with high-profile journalists. This full-time, permanent position allows for hybrid working while making a real impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

Generous benefits

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced press office.
• Passion for healthcare and public affairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations: pitch, write, and place stories.
• Build relationships with journalists and stakeholders.
• Manage high-impact campaigns.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Media instincts

Confidence in communication

Job description

Media & Communications Officer

Location: Borough, London (Hybrid) | Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 | Type: Full-time, Permanent

Step into the spotlight and shape the national conversation!

Are you a sharp, confident communicator with a passion for healthcare and a hunger for headlines?

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) is looking for a Media & Communications Officer to join our dynamic national press office—where no two days are the same, and your work could be on tomorrow’s front page.

This is your chance to work directly with top-tier journalists, brief high-profile politicians, and drive stories that matter—stories that influence policy, spotlight NHS pressures, and champion emergency medicine.

What you’ll do:

• Lead media relations: pitch, write, and place stories that make waves.
• Build strong relationships with national journalists and political stakeholders.
• React fast to breaking news and shape the narrative.
• Support College spokespeople and manage high-impact campaigns.
• Juggle multiple priorities with confidence and clarity.

What you’ll bring:

• A passion for healthcare and public affairs.
• Confidence to pick up the phone and sell a story.
• Strong writing skills and media instincts.
• Experience in fast-paced press office.

Why RCEM?

• Enjoy flexible/hybrid working with just one day in-office per week.
• Be part of a mission-driven team making real change in the NHS.
• Work on stories that matter—with national reach and genuine political impact.
• Enjoy generous benefits, and being part of a collaborative culture.

Ready to make headlines?

Apply now via Charity People or visit charitypeople.co.uk to find out more.