Media Manager

NFP PEOPLE; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job description

Media Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, high-performing public relations team at the national charity caring for the NHS, as a Media Manager.

If you are a creative, proactive and resourceful media professional, who is passionate about the NHS, then apply today.

This is a predominantly remote role offering flexible working.

Position: Media Manager

Location: Remote with flexible working (with occasional visits to the Warwick and London offices and other locations nationally, when required)

Salary: £44,000 - 47,500 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) – two hours wellbeing time, 9 - 11am on Friday mornings

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 18th May

The Role

The Media Manager plays a central role at the charity, working closely with the Head of Media and Media Officer to manage the public relations function. You will be responsible for helping to develop and execute national and regional media campaigns to help people better understand the mission and motivate support.

The role is a hybrid of office and home working, requiring occasional meetings in the midlands and/or London. The frequency and location of meetings can be flexible, depending on the location and preferences of the successful candidate.

Main duties include:

1. Generate regular, positive, proactive and reactive media coverage for the charity
2. Proactively sell stories into the media as well as react to incoming enquiries
3. Work with the Head of Media to develop and deliver impactful PR strategies
4. Manage, develop and support the Media and Communications Officer
5. Gather new NHS staff, member and supporter case studies
6. Identify and develop high quality media pitches
7. Build positive working relationships with target journalists
8. Monitor and evaluate media coverage
9. Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of the issues affecting the NHS
10. Support liaison with DHSC and other stakeholder relationships

About You

You will have experience of leading successful media relations strategies, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be creative and passionate about delivering impactful work, with the ability to be highly organised and manage your own workload.

You will have experience of:

1. Developing and implementing media strategies for a high-profile organisation.
2. Successfully pitching to and building relationships with national, regional and sector journalists.
3. Reactive media management for an organisation in the public eye.

Benefits Include:

1. 10% Employers Pension Contribution
2. 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays as a minimum
3. Flexible Working
4. 2 hours per week Wellbeing time out for full time staff
5. Apprenticeships, training and development opportunities
6. Health Cash Plan
7. Company Rewards
8. Plus many more great staff benefits!

Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining which vacancy you are interested in, your interest in the role, and how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Equality and Diversity

The charity is committed to inclusivity and representing the diversity of the communities it serves. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process, and the team will ensure there is no unfair discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation or any other relevant characteristic.