Vacancies: Press and PR officer: Refugee Action

Brixton Blog - Big Smoke; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Un poste de Press & PR Officer est ouvert avec Refugee Action à Londres. Vous aurez l'opportunité de façonner la communication de l'organisation et d'œuvrer pour la visibilité des réfugiés et demandeurs d'asile. Le rôle nécessite une expérience antérieure en relations médias ainsi qu'une connaissance des enjeux politiques publics.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans des campagnes de relations médias en tant que responsable presse ou journaliste.
• Compréhension des besoins et expériences des réfugiés et demandeurs d'asile.
• Compétences en rédaction et connaissance de divers médias.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les objectifs stratégiques en fournissant une couverture médiatique positive.
• Rédiger des communiqués, des articles et des briefs médiatiques.
• Gérer les demandes de médias et agir en tant que porte-parole si nécessaire.

Skills

Relations médias

Rédaction

Sensibilisation

Gestion de crise

Job description

This challenging role is about maximising positive and appropriate media coverage of our work and views and the context in which we work. Responsible for all day-to-day contact with the media, there will be a particular emphasis on promoting the voices and views of refugees and asylum seekers.

Refugee Action works with refugees to build new lives. We believe in sharing the freedoms of our country with those who have escaped terrible situations in theirs by making them feel welcome, letting them know we care and that they can feel at home here. Our Communications Team is responsible for shaping and directing all aspects of our communications, including our media relations activities. That’s where you come in.

As Press & PR Officer you will:

• Support our strategic objectives by delivering substantive and positive media coverage for our work via a professional and responsive service to journalists
• Research and write press releases, statements, articles, media briefings and letters to editors
• Develop and deliver media plans and build and maintain relationships with key journalists
• Play a proactive role in maintaining Refugee Action’s reputation
• Deal with media enquiries, brief and support spokespeople and clients and act as spokesperson where necessary
• Assist in the development of our website

You will need:

• Experience of working on media relations campaigns as a press officer or journalist
• An insight into the needs, experiences and hopes of refugees and asylum seekers
• Good knowledge of the public policy issues involved
• A flair for spotting and maximising opportunities to promote our work
• Excellent writing skills and a good understanding of a broad range of media
• The ability to respond to a fast changing environment and work to deadlines
• Willingness to travel in the UK and sometimes work out of hours

Please email completed applications [e-mail] , or alternatively postal applications to: HR, Refugee Action, Victoria Charity Centre, 11 Belgrave Road, London SW1V 1RB.

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