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Senior Press Officer

Employer
Ellwood Atfield
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£35,000
Closing date
23 Aug 2018

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Discipline
Press / Media Relations
Seniority
Executive
Sector
Charities, Healthcare

Job Details

A rare and exciting opportunity to deliver the Public Relations strategy within the PR and Celebrity team of a leading UK charity.

Working in the Communications and Engagement Directorate, you will play a pivotal role in promoting scientific research, health information, and policy - utilising a variety of channels to maximise exposure for your creative campaigns.

The role reports to the PR Manager and will assist, and collaborate with, the PR and Celebrity team.
 
Main Responsibilities:

  • Using your initiative to increase exposure through a creative PR strategy to support the charity's research, policy, and campaigning.
  • Writing media statements and press releases suitable for distribution amongst media outlets.
  • Working closely with the Digital Team to develop and enhance content for various social media channels - maximising exposure for the charity.
  • Working diligently to establish and maintain healthy relationships with members of varying media channels.
  • Keep up to date with a varied political and current affairs landscape to stay on top of, and capitalise on, developing news stories.

 
Key Skills and Experience Required:

  • Some experience within the health and science sectors.
  • A background in the charity sector.
  • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills that enable you to convey the charities message in an engaging manner.
  • An in-depth understanding of social media and digital platforms.
  • A keen eye for detail, with a focus on proofreading ability.
  • An understanding of current affairs.
  • Educated to a degree level. A science-focus degree is advantageous.

 
Please do not delay in applying as we are hoping to shortlist by the 1st August. Please submit your CV ASAP using the link below and quoting this reference number: LH 1807-6058

 

We recruit the people responsible for an organisation’s communications, reputation, change, and influence. Our team of specialist headhunters is deeply connected to and embedded within, the communications, policy, advocacy, public relations, and sustainability industries. To find out more about Ellwood Atfield and to register please visit www.ellwoodatfield.com, or click ‘apply’ via the box below to submit your CV for this particular role. 

Ellwood Atfield is an equal opportunities employer.

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Telephone
020 7340 6480
Location
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Westminster
London
SW1P 3HL
GB

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