The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a leading membership body to recruit a Senior Media and Communications Officer. This is a role until Mid November initially starting ASAP.
Role Overview
This role will work across the media and communications team in the external affairs section, working on the news desk and given responsibility for specific projects as well as supporting the team with day to day communications tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Liaise with and respond to enquiries from media, individuals and other organisations, usually via telephone and email, in a timely manner
Write press releases, supported by senior press officer and media manager
Proactively generate story ideas
Support with social media
Take part in an out-of-hours press office staff rota with support of senior colleagues
Upload press releases, responses and statements onto the College website and maintain and update press office information on the website
Liaise with stakeholders including government departments, parliamentary committees and MPs, as directed by the public affairs manager.
Organise Parliamentary and other stakeholder events as directed by the public affairs manager
Person Specification
Experience of working in communications or policy
Experience of writing for the media Strong understanding of current affairs and political processes
Basic knowledge and understanding of social media platforms
Experience of responding quickly and agilely to media requests
Confident communication skills
What’s on Offer Day rate: £179.00 basic + £22.28 holiday pay (£201.28 PAYE) / £237.50 Umbrella
Location: Hybrid working from their London office 2 days per week.
How to Apply
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Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
