Press Officer

Location: Central London, hybrid (2 days per week in office)
Contract: Temporary, 11 weeks
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £21.43 per hour (+ holiday) (circa £41,900 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client, a well known international charity, in their search for a temporary Press Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to media enquiries and coordinate interviews with MSF spokespeople
• Draft and distribute press releases relating to humanitarian emergencies and breaking news
• Proactively identify opportunities to secure media coverage linked to current affairs and humanitarian issues
• Arrange and support media visits by news crews and journalists
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists across broadcast, print, online, podcast, trade and regional media
• Monitor and report on media coverage of MSF in the UK
• Support advocacy and campaigning activity through media engagement

Requirements:

• Recent, relevant experience in a similar role in a not-for-profit organisation, including experience in a press, journalism, media, or similar communications environment
• Keen interest in and understanding of world affairs and humanitarian issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence to build strong stakeholder relationships
• High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative and proactive approach

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

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