Media and PR Officer

PROSPECTUS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected charity in the Greater London area is seeking a Media and PR Officer to provide professional services to media outlets and produce impactful communications. The position requires 1-2 years of PR experience, and offers flexible working arrangements. This permanent role involves travel to the London office 2-3 times a month, with a salary of £26,100 per annum. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as the charity values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in communications or PR.
• Understanding of media landscapes.
• Ability to work on time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to journalists and media outlets.
• Produce news releases and storytelling pieces.
• Maintain and develop communications grid.
• Build relationships for media strategies.

Skills

Communications

Public Relations

Media Campaigns

Strong Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Overview

Prospectus are delighted to be working with a well‑respected charity and supporting with the recruitment of a Media and PR Officer vacancy. This is a permanent role available on a full‑time basis with flexible working arrangements. You will travel to the London office 2‑3 times a month. The salary for the role is £26,100 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective and professional service to journalists and media outlets.
• Produce and prepare news releases, quotes, and storytelling pieces.
• Lead on maintaining and developing the communications grid.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across the charity contributing to media strategies and responses to policy developments.

Qualifications

• At least 1‑2 years of communications/PR experience, supporting media campaigns and generating coverage.
• Understanding of national and local media landscapes.
• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise time wisely.
• Curious and proactive, with a willingness to learn about trauma‑informed practice, safeguarding, GDPR, and working respectfully with lived‑experience voices.

Candidate Experience

We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss out.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

Equal Opportunity

Prospectus welcomes all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.