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Media and Communications Officer

Murray McIntosh

London

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established membership organisation is seeking a Media & Communications Officer to enhance its communications and media outreach. The role involves managing a press office, creating impactful reports, and liaising with major brands. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model aimed at promoting inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working practices
Commitment to diversity

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years' experience in a media, public relations, or journalism setting.
  • Skilled at distilling complex information into concise and engaging messaging.
  • Confident working with journalists and media contacts.

Responsibilities

  • Run a proactive press office with national and trade media.
  • Create branded publications that shape relevant policy debates.
  • Liaise with communications professionals from member organizations.

Skills

Media relations
Public relations
Written communication
Organizational skills

Education

Degree in English or communications

Job description


Job Title: Media & Communications Officer
Location: London/Hybrid


An established membership organisation is looking to recruit a Media & Communications Officer to strengthen its external communications, media outreach, and digital presence.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of public policy, services, and media engagement - covering timely subjects such as public funding, workforce challenges, distribution and strategy.
You will play a central role in delivering the organisation's communications agenda, working closely with the public affairs and policy teams, as well as senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Run a proactive press office, including engaging directly with national and trade media, responding to press enquiries, and securing impactful coverage.
  • Create branded publications and reports that convey thought leadership and shape relevant policy debates.
  • Liaise with communications professionals from member organisations, many of which are major UK-wide brands.


This role suits someone with at least two years of relevant experience who wants to contribute to meaningful communications in the public policy space.

What We're Looking For


  • A minimum of two years' experience in a media, public relations, or journalism setting.

  • Skilled at distilling complex information into concise and engaging messaging.

  • Confident working with journalists and media contacts; comfortable pitching and building strong relationships.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

  • A degree in English, communications, media studies or a related field is desirable, but not essential

Commitment to Inclusion


We are passionate about creating a workplace that values and supports diversity. Applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities are encouraged to apply. Flexible and family-friendly working practices are part of our culture.

About the Organisation


Our organisation is a longstanding representative body operating across Great Britain. We work on behalf of large-scale groups that provide public and private services from thousands of locations. Our mission is to represent our members' interests and ensure community remains a key component of delivery in the UK.

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