Strategic PR & Media Officer | Flexible Work

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discount

Pension

Job summary

Kew Wakehurst is seeking an experienced Media and Communications Officer to join the on-site Marketing & Strategic Communications team in Sussex. The postholder will contribute to delivering a strong media profile through PR campaigns that build Kew Wakehurst’s reputation as a wild botanic garden and living laboratory.

They will support storytelling and content gathering by identifying and writing stories that support our communications goals.

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level with a proven background in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of PR campaigns to secure high-profile coverage across broadcast, print and digital platforms.
• Identify and write stories to support communications goals.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Wakehurst press office function.
• Collaborate with team to create content across multiple digital channels and engage a wide range of audiences.

Skills

Copywriting

Media relations

Storytelling

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kew Wakehurst is seeking an experienced Media and Communications Officer to join the on-site Marketing & Strategic Communications team in Sussex. The postholder will contribute to delivering a strong media profile through PR campaigns that build Kew Wakehurst’s reputation as a wild botanic garden and living laboratory.

They will support storytelling and content gathering by identifying and writing stories that support our communications goals.