Media & PR Officer

The British Academy; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Media & PR Officer to enhance its public profile and media coverage. In this dynamic role, you will create engaging stories, collaborate with teams, and manage media inquiries. The position offers a chance to influence public awareness of humanities and social sciences while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. With flexible working hours and generous leave, this role is perfect for a proactive communicator eager to make an impact in the field.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

34 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Subsidised canteen

Occupational pension

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and public relations.
• Strong writing and editing skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Generate newsworthy stories and develop communication plans.
• Pitch stories to various media outlets and respond to inquiries.
• Source and prepare spokespeople for media engagements.

Skills

Media Relations

Storytelling

Public Relations

Communication Planning

Editing

Education

Degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Job Title: Media & PR Officer

The British Academy, the UK's national body for the humanities and social sciences, is seeking a Media & PR Officer to join the Communications and Marketing department. The role aims to increase exposure and generate media coverage for the Academy's public events, policy programmes, funded research, and subject advocacy.

The Role

The Media & PR Officer will collaborate with colleagues across the Academy to create engaging news stories and pitch them to national, regional, broadcast, and higher education media. Responsibilities include planning, writing, and editing stories about public events, higher education, public policy, fellowships, and research findings. The officer will manage media stories from inception to delivery, respond to media queries, and source and coach media spokespeople, all to enhance the Academy's profile and public awareness of the humanities and social sciences.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate newsworthy stories and develop communication plans
• Pitch stories to various media outlets
• Respond to media inquiries promptly and effectively
• Source and prepare spokespeople for media engagements
• Monitor news and suggest story angles proactively

About The British Academy

The British Academy, established in 1902, invests in research, engages the public, and influences policy within the humanities and social sciences. With a fellowship of around 1,700 academics, the Academy fosters collaboration among scholars, government, and civil society.

Working at the Academy

Our culture promotes collaboration, respect, and inclusion, with a focus on staff development, wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our workplace.

Terms and Conditions

The Academy is located at 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible working hours, 34 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a subsidised canteen, and an occupational pension.

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. To apply, please visit our recruitment platform via the provided link. The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday, 19 May.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident scheme and support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.