In House Press Officer – Sustainability

Do you want to play a role in making the UK a greener and more beautiful place to live by communicating new, scientific research? Can you help drive awareness of the difference the environment can have in communities – helping to bridge social isolation, tackle social issues, and support the environment?

JFL are working on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Account Executive / Junior Account Manager to join a high-profile charity. This role is the ideal opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about the environment to join a leading organisation and work with some of the best-known public figures in the world.

There scope in this role to get stuck into key issues around sustainability, education, and the community. The role would suit a Senior Account Executive or Junior Account Manager looking for a dynamic in-house role working across press office activity, events, proactive media relations, and content creation.

Responsibilities:

• Creating, managing, implementing and measuring PR communications activity
• Managing Press and PR for projects that support the charity’s objectives and raise awareness of key messages and themes
• Media relations, including handling media enquiries, sourcing pictures and place stories, and creating new opportunities using all media channels
• Securing high-profile coverage and working with media partners and feeding through news stories and exclusive opportunities where appropriate
• Managing press conferences and press trips
• Building relationships with community groups, schools, judges, and relevant internal teams to develop case studies
• Identifying and briefing key spokespeople for interview opportunities
• Identifying potential issues and developing resources such as statements and reactive Q&As
• Managing budgets, preparing budget recommendations, and evaluating ROI

Requirements:

• Proven PR experience, ideally gained within an agency environment
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the media landscape
• Understanding of how to generate positive publicity in national, consumer and specialist print, broadcast, and online media
• Ability to work with a large and diverse number of stakeholders and building and maintaining positive relationships 
• Ability to craft stories and a passion for the environment
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

This is a unique opportunity to join a world-renowned charity and play a key role in promoting their sustainability and community engagement initiatives. To apply, or for more information, please email your CV to [email protected]