Media and PR Manager

CARERS TRUST; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a Media and PR Manager to drive media coverage and influence decision-makers. The ideal candidate will have a strong news sense, existing media contacts, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. This full-time role requires exceptional political judgement and strong media skills. A competitive salary of £39,000 - £42,000 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a journalist or in a media engagement role.
• Strong list of existing contacts in the UK media.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality media coverage to influence decision-makers.
• Collaborate with team members across the charity.
• Pitch stories and respond to media inquiries.
• Inspire and build relationships with funders and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong news sense

Exceptional political judgement

Media and PR skills

Ability to juggle competing priorities

Team player

Job description

Key information

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Some flexibility required to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and to travel within the UK.

Salary: £39,000 - £42,000 per annum

About the role

Carers Trust has big ambitions to transform the public conversation about unpaid carers so they are both seen and heard. We also want to put the services that support carers on the map, and to get the public behind our cause. Can you help us achieve this?

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Media and PR Manager to join our dynamic Marketing and Communications team. The successful candidate will have developed a strong news sense, either as a journalist or from working in a media engagement role within a broader communications team. They will bring to the role exceptional political judgement and a strong list of existing contacts in the UK media. They will also be able to use their media and PR skills to spot opportunities in the UK news agenda to secure high-quality media coverage that influences decision-makers in the social affairs space. The successful candidate will be equally adept at pitching in stories, and responding to enquiries from across national, regional, consumer and trade press.

The role is varied and exciting. The successful candidate will need to be a team-player, willing to work collaboratively with colleagues from across the charity and able to juggle competing priorities, often to tight deadlines. As Carers Trust's media lead they will also need to share their ideas and expertise across our network of local carer charities. They will also be able to inspire and build great relationships with our external funders and stakeholders.

To find out more download the recruitment pack attached.

To apply, follow the link to the Carers Trust recruitment portal.