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News Officer

Employer
VMA GROUP
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£35,000
Closing date
26 Nov 2018

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News Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a smart and dynamic media relations professional in a unique organisation set to drive a mass behaviour change programme across the UK. This high-profile engagement programme is a government initiative supported and funded by industry. The role requires someone who is used to dealing with high-level, reactive media relations and effective crisis and issues management. This is a fast-paced, exciting organisation on a mission to change the way the UK thinks about energy and this role will play a key part its success.

Responsibilities

  • Establish strong working relationships with a variety of media
  • Handle difficult and sometimes negative media enquiries ensuring crisis communications plans are followed and inaccuracies are rebutted
  • Work closely with the Public Affairs & Policy and the wider Corporate Affairs teams
  • Produce high-quality and engaging media materials
  • Manage social media accounts
  • Take part in 24 hour on-call rota

Skills and Experience

  • Track record of media handling including high-profile/front page news
  • Experience in a busy press office or journalism role is essential
  • Ability to work independently and grasp complex issues
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Sound understanding of social media and how it works in a press office

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VMAGROUP is the leading international interim and permanent recruitment and executive search specialists for Marketing, Digital and Communications roles. Specialist practices cover internal communications, external communications, marketing, digital, financial services, investor relations and public affairs.

With a truly global reach, VMAGROUP has offices across the UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

VMAGROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is a Diversity Pledged Recruiter.

Company

VMA GROUP is the international executive search and recruitment specialist for communications, marketing, digital and change, operating across permanent, contract and interim markets.

With offices across the UK and Europe, VMA GROUP has a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions it recruits for.

For over 45 years, VMA GROUP’s team of recruitment professionals, which includes ex-industry specialists, has maintained long-term, successful relationships with an international network of clients. From innovative, independent start-ups, to large multinational corporations and not-for-profit organisations, VMA GROUP has helped build formidable teams across the world.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7436 4243
Location
10 Bloomsbury Way London, England
London
England
WC1A 2SL
United Kingdom

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