Senior Communications Officer: Media & Public Affairs

Ellwood Atfield; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile charity is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to implement their integrated communications strategy and manage media relations. This hybrid role involves developing cross-platform campaigns, overseeing press requests, and maintaining relationships with journalists. The ideal candidate has experience in busy press environments, is highly organized, and can manage multiple projects. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the charity's communications efforts in support of armed forces families.

Qualifications

• Experience working on high profile media campaigns.
• Experience of developing relationships with MPs / Senior Civil Servants.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop cross-platform campaigns to promote the organisation’s strategies.
• Lead business to business trade media and partners.
• Oversee incoming press requests and draft news statements.
• Manage major communications projects for the charity.
• Work as part of the crisis communications team.
• Develop relationships with journalists for high-quality coverage.
• Lead the development of key corporate publications.

Skills

Media relations

Organizational skills

Project management

Relationship building with journalists

Job description

A high-profile charity is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to implement their integrated communications strategy and manage media relations. This hybrid role involves developing cross-platform campaigns, overseeing press requests, and maintaining relationships with journalists. The ideal candidate has experience in busy press environments, is highly organized, and can manage multiple projects. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the charity's communications efforts in support of armed forces families.