Senior Media Relations Lead for National Press & Policy

Ofcom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofcom is seeking an experienced media manager to join the busy media relations team and help explain how our work affects people across the country. The role involves handling high-profile topics that reach national news daily, including online safety and standards in TV and radio.

You will need sharp judgement, initiative, and excellent relationships with media. You’ll work with the digital news team to present complex policy in clear terms to the public, policy-makers and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of the media landscape and journalists' requirements.
• Executing plans: proven ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced press office.
• Strong appetite for media relations with a sharp news sense and media appeal.
• Analytical and strategic mindset; ability to see the wider picture.
• Clear, calm communicator with excellent writing skills; translate policy into plain English.
• Willingness to learn quickly and work across diverse communications issues.
• Knowledge of current digital communications trends and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in responding to enquiries from all sections of the media – national print, online, broadcast, and international outlets.
• Build and sustain relationships with media and external stakeholders.
• Develop and enhance Ofcom’s media profile by identifying proactive opportunities and positive coverage.
• Develop understanding of Ofcom’s work areas and become an expert in Communications policy areas.
• Manage Ofcom’s external announcements pipeline and weekly activity reporting to senior leaders.

Skills

Media relations

News sense

Journalist understanding

Analytical mindset

Clear writing

Digital communications

Stakeholder networking

Job description

Ofcom is seeking an experienced media manager to join the busy media relations team and help explain how our work affects people across the country. The role involves handling high-profile topics that reach national news daily, including online safety and standards in TV and radio.

You will need sharp judgement, initiative, and excellent relationships with media. You’ll work with the digital news team to present complex policy in clear terms to the public, policy-makers and other stakeholders.