Strategic Media Relations Manager

Ofcom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofcom is seeking an experienced media communicator to join the busy media relations team. The role involves handling high-profile enquiries from national print, online and broadcast media, and coordinating proactive opportunities to strengthen Ofcom's media profile.

You will build strong relationships with journalists, manage external announcements, assess reputational risk, and translate complex policy into plain English while working across a range of communications issues.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage high-profile media enquiries in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to translate complex policy into plain English for a wide audience.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills with journalists and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead responses to media enquiries from national print, online and broadcast outlets.
• Develop and execute proactive media opportunities to raise Ofcom’s profile.
• Manage external announcements and weekly reporting to senior leaders.

Skills

Media relations

News sense

Writing skills

Policy understanding

Relationship building

Digital trends

Job description

Ofcom is seeking an experienced media communicator to join the busy media relations team. The role involves handling high-profile enquiries from national print, online and broadcast media, and coordinating proactive opportunities to strengthen Ofcom's media profile.

You will build strong relationships with journalists, manage external announcements, assess reputational risk, and translate complex policy into plain English while working across a range of communications issues.