Media Officer

BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Medical Association is seeking a Media Officer to join their Media and News Relations team. This hybrid role requires expertise in drafting press materials and managing journalist inquiries, supporting doctors across the UK. The BMA offers a robust benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Double matching pension contributions

Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym and subsidised café

Season ticket loan (up to £10,000)

Qualifications

• At least two years experience in a busy press office.
• Excellent writing skills for clear messaging.
• Experience with national and regional journalists.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Media and News Relations team.
• Draft press releases and manage media inquiries.
• Participate in the duty press officer rota.

Skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Media analysis

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Media analysis software

Job description

The British Medical Association (BMA) - the professional body and trade union for doctors in the UK - is recruiting a Media Officer.

As a Media Officer you will work within the Media and News Relations team, as part of the wider Communications and Policy directorate.

The BMA represents, supports and negotiates on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students and it has an extremely busy press office where no two days are the same and you'll be part of a professional, highly skilled and friendly team which manages the BMA's extensive media activity.

The role is hybrid with at least one day per week in the BMA head office in Central London and there is a requirement to be part of the duty press officer rota, for which you will be remunerated and receive time off when agreed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least two years experience, working in a busy press office, drafting press releases, briefings and managing media inquiries.
• Excellent writing skills and an ability to draft clear and concise messaging from often complex documents
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong trusted relationships
• Experience of working in a large membership, national, or not for profit organisation
• Experience of working with national and regional journalists
• An ability to use and understand media analysis software
• A good understanding of how UK governments work
• A good understanding of UK health and employment policies

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications. Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website.However, if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please [e-mail].

Diversity & InclusionMonitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experienceand signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.