This growing organisation is a national charity looking to transform the lives of those affected.

Description

• Act as first point of contact for media enquiries, ensuring a prompt and professional response as well as reactively managing issues where needed and making the most of opportunities to raise the organisation's profile
• Monitor key media to identify opportunities for positive coverage and any negative coverage requiring a response
• Identify and maximise media opportunities for the organisation, building relationships with trade and national journalists
• Work with the fundraising and research team to proactively maximise media coverage
• Support the development and delivery of media plans for the charity's events and campaigns
• Promote the organisation through social media to widen the supporter base and increase the reach of the organisation
• Support with media monitoring and reporting to demonstrate impact of the media team across the organisation

Profile

Essential

• Previous experience working in a press team environment and working with national media
• Proven experience of producing high quality communications for media contacts and external stakeholders
• Confident communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Tact, diplomacy and political awareness; ability to handle complex and potentially sensitive situations and act as a spokesperson for a national organisation
• Excellent journalistic skills - proactively identifying, developing and pitching stories and features to secure and widespread media coverage
• Creative approach with a proactive attitude to finding and telling compelling stories
• Good digital experience and the ability to use social media channels to inspire and engage audiences
• Self-motivated and ability to use initiative, but also a strong team player

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the charity sector

Job Offer

• Salary of between £25,000 and £28,000 commensurate with experience
• Great benefits package