National Media Relations Specialist (Hybrid)

Youth Sport Trust International; Nanpantan; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Youth Sport Trust is seeking a Media Relations Officer to shape and execute a national media strategy, telling powerful stories that support its mission to improve young lives. This role combines strategic media work with compelling storytelling to raise brand awareness and advocate for campaigns.

The position is hybrid (3 days in the Loughborough Office and 2 days at home) and offers a fixed-term contract through March 2029 with a salary of £33,500 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven PR experience in a press office or national media role.
• Strong writing and editorial skills with ability to identify compelling stories.
• Ability to develop proactive media activity and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a programme of media and PR activity aligned to MarComms plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with national, regional and specialist media.
• Handle media enquiries and prepare spokespeople for opportunities.
• Support reputation and crisis communications and respond to emerging issues.
• Monitor and evaluate media activity to improve approach.

Skills

Media relations

Press office experience

Writing skills

Crisis communications

Relationship building

Journalist outreach

Job description

Youth Sport Trust is seeking a Media Relations Officer to shape and execute a national media strategy, telling powerful stories that support its mission to improve young lives. This role combines strategic media work with compelling storytelling to raise brand awareness and advocate for campaigns.

The position is hybrid (3 days in the Loughborough Office and 2 days at home) and offers a fixed-term contract through March 2029 with a salary of £33,500 per year.