Senior Media Officer

ASTHMA + LUNG UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Media Officer to enhance the visibility of lung health issues. This role involves generating engaging press materials and coverage to support the organization's campaigns and research. Applicants should have a strong background in media relations and a passion for storytelling. Additional benefits include 30 days of annual leave, health support, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free travel loan

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy press office.
• Proficiency in crafting press materials under tight deadlines.
• Experience with researchers or pharmaceutical companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate media coverage to raise awareness of lung conditions.
• Communicate campaigns, services, and research findings.
• Inspire support for the organization’s cause.

Skills

Experience in a press office

Strong storytelling instincts

Ability to manage competing priorities

Creative and proactive

Contacts with national journalists

Job description

Can you spot a news angle a mile off? Can you craft compelling statements and press releases that will grab journalists' attention? We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Media Officer to join our friendly, hard-working team, dedicated to raising the profile of lung conditions and helping to improve the lives of the millions of people affected.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will develop a lung condition during their lifetime, and campaign for clean air and better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

Reporting to the Media Manager, you will use your skills to generate media coverage that raises awareness of the seriousness of lung conditions, dispels misconceptions, communicates our campaigns, services, and groundbreaking research, and inspires support for our cause.

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We seek someone with experience working in a busy press office and a strong instinct for news and storytelling. You will have contacts with national journalists and be proactive and creative. Proficiency in managing competing priorities and turning around attention-grabbing press materials under tight deadlines is essential. Ideally, you will have experience working with researchers, university press offices, or pharmaceutical companies to craft simple, compelling stories about science or medical research.

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy benefits such as 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan, and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization committed to transforming lung health.