Media and PR Executive

Dementia UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in London is seeking a Media and PR Executive to support its press office. The role includes managing media enquiries, developing journalist relationships, and assisting with the charity's mission to raise awareness about dementia. The ideal candidate will have strong media knowledge and excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive team in a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong media knowledge and experience in PR.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating media activities.
• Proven experience in proofreading and editing materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage reactive media enquiries and coordinate interviews.
• Support proactive media generation and build journalist relationships.
• Monitor emerging issues and report on media activity.

Skills

Strong media knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proven experience in proofreading and editing

Job description

Join the Marketing and Communications team at Dementia UK in this exciting role, supporting the smooth running of our press office.

As our Media and PR Executive, your role will cover media monitoring, proactive and reactive PR activity, and key administrative tasks, all contributing to our mission of raising awareness and understanding of Dementia UK and the vital work of our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

You will manage reactive media enquiries, coordinating interviews with spokespeople and senior team members, and oversee the press office inbox and phone alongside other members of the team. You’ll also support proactive media generation by pitching story ideas, building journalist relationships and managing PR for regional Admiral Nurse service launches.

Working sensitively with families, you’ll help share their stories with the media, develop media plans, and secure coverage. You’ll also brief spokespeople, monitor emerging issues and report on media activity. Additional responsibilities include proofreading and writing press materials, supporting our celebrity ambassador and social media influencer activity, and acting as a friendly point of contact across the charity.

To succeed in this role, you will have strong media knowledge, excellent communication skills and proven experience in proof reading and editing.

We would love to hear from you. If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with [e-mail].

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact [e-mail].

Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

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