Senior Media and Communications Officer

Harris Hill is working with a medical/ Mental health based charity, looking to source them an interim Senior Media and Communications Officer for 8 months on a full time basis.

Main scope of the role:

Lead in the organisations proactive media and communications activities to improve awareness of mental illness and understanding of the organisations work.

Responsible for developing creative and engaging written, visual and audio content to deliver the proactive media and communications activities. 
 

Identify proactive media opportunities and collaborate with teams across the organisation including officers, members, experts by experience, internal and external stakeholders, teams and staff.

Alongside meeting journalists, develop a network of credible contacts to work with on your media and communications projects and attending events, key meetings, briefings and interviews.

Experience required:

Journalist/experience of journalism actively working in the media with Public relations/press experience

Good news sense and understanding of how the media works and how to make an impact

Understanding of the prioritisation of news stories and responses and how to identify the correct news stories

Ability to efficiently draft accurate press releases and other written materials

Knowledge and understanding of media distribution tools

Experience creating the media and communications strategy for proactive campaigns

This role is hybrid based, paying £22.74 - £24.68 per hour, based on a 35 hour week, plus holiday pay.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please apply for further details.

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