Press Officer

Chatham House; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave

Pension salary exchange

Employee assistance programme

Parental leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Chatham House in London is seeking a proactive Press Officer to support a busy press office at a leading think tank. You will manage media inquiries, draft press materials, and help raise the profile of our research experts.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern with onsite presence in London and opportunities to engage with international media audiences. Strong writing and media relations experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and press office work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with journalists.

Responsibilities

• Act as main media contact and coordinate interviews.
• Create and distribute press materials and media updates.
• Monitor media coverage and report impact of work.
• Collaborate with researchers to promote experts.

Skills

Media relations

Journalist engagement

Communications planning

Job description

Are you passionate about international affairs and ready to take the next step in your communications career? Join our busy press office at one of the world’s leading think tanks.

This is an extraordinary time to join Chatham House. The institute has been at the forefront of the many and complex challenges facing the world, and the next few months promise more to come.

About You

• You are an organised and proactive communications professional with a passion for international affairs and the global issues shaping today's world.
• You enjoy building relationships, working collaboratively and finding creative ways to raise the profile of expert voices and ideas.
• You are confident engaging with journalists and stakeholders, have excellent communication skills and are keen to develop your career in a busy and high-profile press office.

What you will do

• Act as a key point of contact for media enquiries, coordinating interviews and supporting media engagement activities.
• Build relationships with journalists and help secure media coverage for Chatham House experts, research and events.
• Draft and distribute press materials, including press releases, invitations and media updates.
• Monitor, analyse and report on media coverage, helping to demonstrate the impact of our work.
• Work closely with researchers and communications colleagues to identify opportunities that raise the profile of our experts and thought leadership.

For further information about the role, please see the full job description here: https://careers.chathamhouse.org/pages/press-officer

Benefits

Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.

Salary

£38,000 per year.

Contract

Full-time, Permanent.

Location

St James's Square, London. This is a hybrid role based in our London office. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at least 2 days per week.

Application closing Date

Friday 23 October 2026, 23:59 BST.