Strategic Media Officer – Government Communications

Government Recruitment Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cabinet Office is seeking an ambitious Media Officer to join its communications team in London. The role focuses on targeted media campaigns across key Government policies and engaging national media to secure coverage while managing negative reporting.

You will work with senior officials and Ministers and support a 24/7 media relations operation, delivering compelling news stories and engaging digital content across platforms.

Qualifications

• Ambitious media officer with a track record of working with traditional and digital media to secure favourable coverage and manage negative reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative news stories and media content that engage audiences and the public on Cabinet Office priorities.
• Hunt out good news stories within extensive policy areas in collaboration with senior policy colleagues.
• Provide communications advice to ministers and senior officials on new or existing policy.

Job description

The Cabinet Office is seeking an ambitious Media Officer to join its communications team in London. The role focuses on targeted media campaigns across key Government policies and engaging national media to secure coverage while managing negative reporting.

You will work with senior officials and Ministers and support a 24/7 media relations operation, delivering compelling news stories and engaging digital content across platforms.