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Senior Media Relations Officer - Consumer Issues

Employer
Peter Childs
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
c £37,000 + bens
Closing date
10 Oct 2019

Job Details

A key role in the media relations team at this high profile organisation, you'll be responsible for the day to day running of the press office in addition to leading and delivering proactive initiatives to secure high-profile media coverage around a host of issues high on the public and political agenda.

Working extensively with national and trade media, both print and broadcast, you will:

  • identify news opportunities and develop media campaigns while providing an effective, responsive  press service;
  • brief senior management on potential risks and issues;
  • maintain the organisation’s reputation as an authoritative voice in its sector;
  • produce media briefings for spokespeople;
  • draft articles and op-eds for senior management;
  • oversee the delivery of social media content and manage the organisation’s Twitter account.

The need is for someone proactive and driven with:

  • a track record in front-line media handling in a busy press office environment;
  • a keen news sense;
  • strong writing skills; 
  • a flair for developing impactful campaigns and content.

You’ll enjoy turning complex issues into clear messaging and driving programmes through to successful completion and you’ll have the confidence and credibility to participate in broadcast interviews and provide support to junior team members. Experience of working on consumer facing initiatives would be ideal and you’ll be passionate about media in the round.

Company

Peter Childs Ltd provides specialist executive recruitment into the public relations and government affairs sectors. That specialisation now encompasses:

  • Media Relations
  • Government and Regulatory Affairs
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Internal/Employee Communications
  • Change Communications
  • CSR and Community Relations
  • Investor Relations
  • Digital Communciations
  • Events
  • Publications

We handle roles at all levels and we manage both permanent and interim assignments.

Clients include blue chip corporates (30% of the FTSE 100), public sector organisations and charities, as well as specialist Public Relations and Government Affairs consultancies.

With 50 years’ collective experience of recruiting into communications, we pride ourselves on being experts in our field and highly targeted in our approach with a keen understanding of our clients’ needs. We enjoy an exceptionally high level of return business with long standing clients of over 10 years.

We enjoy a reputation for providing even-handed advice to candidates and we provide extensive support on interview techniques, CV compilation and general career counselling.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7420 6320
Location
27 Maiden Lane
London
London
WC2E 7JS
United Kingdom

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