Media & Communications Manager

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Media and Communications Manager (Influencing) to shape the charity’s public voice. You will collaborate with Policy and Public Affairs to translate complex issues into engaging media opportunities and position the organisation as a thought leader.

You will lead a small team, manage direct reports, run a proactive press office, handle enquiries, plan national campaigns with marketing and fundraising, and write press releases and social copy.

Qualifications

• Experience translating complex policy issues into engaging media coverage.
• Experience managing direct reports and developing staff.
• Strong media contacts and ability to secure high-impact coverage.
• Creative, strategic thinker who advises stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, handling sensitive topics.

Responsibilities

• Translate policy issues into media opportunities to position the charity as a thought leader.
• Amplify the charity's voice on key issues across media channels.
• Provide line management and support to direct reports, helping them grow and adopt new tools and technology.
• Run a proactive press office, handle daily media enquiries, out-of-hours duty rotas and reputational risk management.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and internal spokespeople; assist with spokesperson training.
• Lead media planning for national campaigns with internal marketing, digital, and fundraising teams.
• Write high-quality press releases, opinion pieces, statements, and social media copy.

Skills

Media relations

Policy liaison

Team management

Spokesperson training

Pitch stories

Crisis communication

Written communication

Job description

We are proud to be partnered with a leading children's charity to support their search for a Media and Communications Manager (Influencing).

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Policy and Public Affairs teams to track political developments across Westminster and devolved nations, translating policy into media opportunities to position the charity as a thought leader.
• Find creative ways to amplify the charity's voice on issues affecting their service users, promoting powerful stories across media channels.
• Provide line management and support to direct reports, helping them grow, adopt new tools and technology, and continuously develop.
• Help run a modern, proactive press office, handling daily media enquiries, out-of-hours duty rotas, and reputational risk management.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and internal spokespeople, assisting with spokesperson training.
• Lead on media planning for high-profile national campaigns alongside internal marketing, digital, and fundraising teams.
• Write high-quality press releases, opinion pieces, statements, and social media copy.

Person Specifications

• Strong track record of working alongside policy or public affairs teams to translate complex issues into engaging media coverage, pitch stories, and drive policy-led campaigns.
• Demonstrable experience managing direct reports, with a focus on developing team members, managing performance, and guiding staff through adopting new working practices and technology.
• Proven ability to build strong media contacts, spot proactive opportunities, and deliver high-impact coverage.
• An "outside the box" mindset with the confidence to advise internal stakeholders, make clear decisions, and prepare spokespeople for robust media interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience handling sensitive topics and reputational risks calmly and accurately.

What's on Offer:

A salary of £40,000-£45,000 FTE
Full time role, flexible working, monthly travel to London, plus travel for meetings etc.
An FTC until June 2027, starting ASAP

Interviews will be happening 7th, 8th and 9th October

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