Press Public Relations Officer

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Press and Public Relations Officer at a well-established charity in Central London. This full-time, permanent role within the Communications team focuses on delivering high-quality media and public relations services. You will develop proactive strategies, create engaging content, and manage relationships with key media figures. This role not only offers the chance to enhance the charity's profile but also allows for collaboration with internal teams to showcase impactful stories. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in media relations, journalism, or public relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a portfolio of published work.
• Strong news sense and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations strategies aligned with charity priorities.
• Create press releases and manage media inquiries to enhance charity profile.
• Collaborate with teams to identify impactful stories and provide strategic advice.

Skills

Media Relations

Public Relations

Crisis Communications

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Social Media Management

Project Management

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Press and Public Relations Officer to join a well-established charity. This is a full-time, permanent role within the Communications team, responsible for delivering high-quality media and public relations services and supporting the charity's wider objectives.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and execute proactive public relations strategies in line with the charity’s priorities
• Create and distribute press releases, statements, and articles to enhance the charity’s profile
• Respond quickly and sensitively to media inquiries, ensuring consistent messaging across channels
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify stories that showcase the charity’s work and impact
• Provide strategic communications advice and media briefings to senior leadership
• Write and edit content for internal and external audiences, including newsletters and member communications
• Manage relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and opinion leaders to maximise media exposure
• Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports on the impact of media activity
• Support social media strategy development and ensure alignment with overall communications efforts
• Assist in crisis communications and media handling during sensitive situations
• Participate in the 24/7 out-of-hours media rota, including weekends and public holidays, alongside other team members
• Proven experience in media relations, journalism, or public relations, ideally in the charity or health sector
• Experience in running proactive public relations campaigns and managing crisis communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a portfolio of published work
• Ability to engage confidently with journalists and senior stakeholders
• Strong news sense and the ability to identify and pitch proactive media stories
• Experience in managing multiple projects and prioritising competing demands under tight deadlines
• Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to implement campaigns from concept to delivery
• Familiarity with social media management and website content integration
• A resilient and calm approach to crisis management
• A strong team player with excellent attention to detail

Location: Central London

Working hours: Full-time

Working pattern: Hybrid

Contract: Permanent

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.