Press Officer

HARRIS HILL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic charity seeks a Press Officer to enhance its media presence and public recognition regarding Christian persecution. The role involves developing media strategies, sourcing stories, and acting as the main media contact. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance

3-day Christmas shutdown

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Motivated by the charity's cause and values.
• Good knowledge of the Catholic Church's teachings.

Responsibilities

• Source news stories and editorial material.
• Act as the principal point of contact for media relations.
• Provide regular press releases and media materials.

Skills

Media Relations

Strategic Planning

Communication

Education

Knowledge of Catholic Church

Job description

I am working with a Catholic charity to help find their new Press Officer, who will deliver the charity's strategic objective to raise its profile in the media by increasing coverage of Christian persecution-related issues across traditional and digital platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding the charity's media output, thereby increasing public recognition and establishing the charity as the go-to organization for media inquiries on this topic.

As Press Officer, you will:

• Source news stories and other editorial material
• Review current media outreach
• Develop a revised strategy to meet current media needs
• Act as the principal point of contact for media relations
• Provide regular press releases and media materials for journalists
• Support the charity's advocacy objectives through media outreach

Strategic competencies:

Motivated by the cause supported by the charity, with sympathy for its mission and values, and possessing good knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church, its teachings, and practices.

Location: South-west London/Surrey, hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Salary: GBP 33,000

Holiday allowance: Starts at 25 days (increasing to 30 days after 5 years), plus bank holidays, a 3-day Christmas shutdown, and your birthday off

Employment type: Full-time, permanent

I would love to tell you more about this fantastic role and organization. Please apply now for more information! Closing date: Please get in touch as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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