The Media Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the press office, ensuring opportunities to promote and engage with a range of media are delivered. This role will also take on discrete projects of media work, some at short notice, as specific opportunities arise to further promote the work of the charity.  There will be significant work liaising with the wider organisation to ensure coordinated responses at national and local level in line with the charity’s strategic goals.

You will report to the Head of Media & PR and must have experience of managing a busy press office. The post holder is the first point of contact for journalist enquiries and responsible for coordinating responses which deliver against the charity’s strategic objectives to encourage HIV testing and ensure accurate portrayals of HIV in the media.

You will need to quickly get up to speed on the key issues relating to HIV and sexual health to ensure our continued position as a key thought leader.

You will also be responsible for leading on and supporting the development of proactive, integrated media campaigns to support the charity’s work with clear aims, objectives and key messages. This includes leading on our work with case studies, developing the current database and maintaining strong and supportive relationships with those whose stories we share.

You will also oversee the day-to-day management of the charity’s social media channels and the Press Office inbox. The Media Manager is also required to take part in the team’s out of hours rota.

Interviews for this role are scheduled for Tuesday 18th May 2021.

The job of a Media Officer at With You is fast paced and fulfilling. Reporting directly to the Head of Media and Policy, the Media Officer plays a key role in using the media to increase With You’s profile, promote the services that we provide, amplify our influencing and campaigning work and raise awareness of our fundraising activities.

Key duties will include:

• Generating national and regional online, print, social and broadcast coverage

• Collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to identify newsworthy media opportunities

• Responding to breaking news to highlight our services and influence

• Writing strong media pitches and press materials

• Working with service users and empowering them to share their experiences with the media

• Building and maintaining relationships with key journalists, commentators, content creators, celebrities and influencers

• Creative PR idea generation

• Project management of PR activity for our key campaigns

• Evaluating and measuring impact of PR activity

• Support on media responses to crisis situations

• Taking turns on the out of hours rota

About you

You will have:

• Experience working at a PR agency at an Account Manager level or in a busy press office in-house already as an established Press Officer

• Experience writing press releases, press statements, Q&As, briefings, blogs and opinion pieces

• Experience planning and managing PR stunts, photo shoots and filming 

• Experience working with celebrities and/or high profile influencers

• A results-driven approach, be creative and innovative

• Ability to analyse and use data and insight to generate media stories

• Proven ability to generate excellent media coverage across different types of national and local media

• Experience of project managing PR campaigns

• Excellent social media skills and experience of using social media to amplify PR activity 

• Ability to effectively communicate complex information quickly and concisely

• Ability to effectively project manage competing priorities under pressure

For full details about the role, please read the job description and person specification.

Further information

This is a permanent role for 37.5 hours per week.

Interviews will be held via video conference .

Interested applicants should submit a copy of their CV with a completed application form by Monday 3rd May containing a personal statement how you meet the personal specification set out in the role description.

About us

We Are With You is one of the UK’s leading charities working across drug, alcohol and mental health support.

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. 

We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people in England and Scotland every year. 

We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

Flexible location - can be largely home-based or office based. Needs to live in South-east England or Great London for office meetings

The organisation

An international NGO

The role

To be responsible for raising the profile of a specific programme theme and organisational fundraising by targeting an international media audience.

To create and implement a media plan for the programme theme.

To develop strong relationships with journalists in the UK and internationally and deliver impactful coverage for the organisation’s work

The candidate

Experience of working in a consumer or fundraising focussed media role

Good knowledge of national and international media and how to use social media to maximise impact.

A relationship builder with colleagues and external partners as vitally with journalist and media outlets.

Deadline - URGENT

The organisation:

This organisation is a social welfare charity that supports hundreds of thousands of family’s every year. They have been a vital resource to many throughout the pandemic and are seeking a Media Officer to join their very busy press team for an 8 month contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with the Head of Media and PR to devise and implement media and PR strategies for the charity
• Develop media work around key organisational priorities
• Identify opportunities to grow the organisation’s media profile
• Prepare and brief internal stakeholders ahead of giving interviews
• Help deliver the organisation’s media and PR output, including devising supporting materials and both leading and assisting coverage on different media
• Support the media team in any administrative duties
• Collaborate with teams across the wider organisation
• Work to support social media engagement
• Ability to respond appropriately to any negative stories
• Contribute to wider supporter engagement strategy
• Work with beneficiaries to help tell their stories

Person specification:

• Experience working in a media team and an understanding of reputation management
• Demonstrable experience managing media relationships
• An eye for a good news story
• Ability to write engaging copy
• Experience initiating and planning media launches and campaigns
• Ability to manage a complex workload with changing priorities
• A creative mindset with the confidence to suggest new ideas and ways of working
• Experience creating social media content

What's on offer:

This role is offering a salary of £26,000 to £29,000 pro rata for this 8 month contract. This role can either be home or office based (London).

This is a fast moving role so please apply now for immediate consideration!

Flexible location - can be largely home-based or office based. Needs to live in South-east England or Great London for office meetings

The organisation:

An international development NGO

The role

To be responsible for raising the profile of a specific programme theme by targeting an international media audience.

To create and implement a media plan for the programme theme.

To develop strong relationships with journalists in the UK and internationally and deliver impactful coverage for the organisation’s work

The candidate

Solid experience in working on campaigns and policy media campaigns.

Strong knowledge of national and international media and how to use social media to maximise impact.

A great relationship builder with colleagues and external partners as vitally with journalist and media outlets.

Deadline - URGENT

The Liberal Democrats are currently working with The Right Ethos recruitment consultants on this and 2 other media assignments.

The role:

To develop story pitches that position Liberal Democrat MPs, Peers and local council leaders for mainstream consumer media. And to brief, assist and train spokespeopl

To write powerful and decisive copy for press releases, comments and social media and be responsive to the needs of specific content formats. And to plan proactive storytelling that builds the brand of the Liberal Democrats beyond its traditional platforms.

To integrate fully into the Press and communications team including participating in the out-of-hours duty system, developing and managing events and contributing to broader organisational goals.

The candidate:

A highly organised and passionate communicator with the contacts, imagination and experience to package and pitch stories for consumer media, magazines and daytime TV. Ability to translate political issues into stories that connect with mainstream audiences.

Has a broad range of connections and consumer media experience, either as a journalist or a media/communications officer. A voracious consumer of media of all types and platforms with a strong instinct of making links between issues and stories.

Able to stand aside and understand what the general public care about and how the aims and goals of the Liberal Democrats coincide.

About RUSI 

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the world’s oldest and the UK’s leading defence and security think tank. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today’s complex challenges. 

About the Role

The Multimedia Manager will lead RUSI’s multimedia strategy, ensuring the delivery of high-quality video and audio content. We are looking for someone who will be RUSI’s resident expert on multimedia. The postholder will manage end-to-end production of audio-visual content for RUSI’s social media channels and website.

Passionate about video and audio, the postholder will keep abreast of the latest technical developments in multimedia and advise RUSI on innovation in this area. This is a new position created at RUSI and there is potential for the role to grow.

Day-to-day responsibilities include video and audio production; management of live streams; management of freelancers and suppliers to produce audio and visual content; management of photo and video archives, and publication of audio-visual content on social media.

RUSI has a growing portfolio of podcasts and videos, as well as content from RUSI’s growing schedule of live events. The postholder will create strategies to deploy this content effectively to further the Institute’s research and engage audiences in line with RUSI’s business objectives.

For further information about the role, job description, person specification, application process, and to apply, please visit our career website.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59, Monday 10 May 2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the closing date may be brought forward earlier than advertised. Early application is encouraged.

We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

You will join Mind at an exciting time, as we begin implementation of our 2021-2025 strategy. As Senior Social Media Officer, you will play a key role in achieving our vision.

Reporting to the Digital Content Manager, you will oversee planning and content production processes of our social media channels, and play a lead role in developing, testing, and reporting on innovative digital content.

You will work collaboratively with staff across Mind and external contacts, making sure that content planning is aligned with organisational planning and external events.

You will lead on Mind’s digital response to external activity, working closely with the Media team to develop appropriate responses and supporting the Digital Content Manager in crisis management.

Supporting the Digital Content Manager you will work with an external moderation supplier to manage Mind’s social media engagement, developing processes and on-going training and quality assurance. You must be an empathetic person who understands the impact of mental health problems and how this can affect the way people access our services through social media.

To be successful in this role, candidates will have demonstrable experience in a social media role, including planning and delivering digital content across a range of channels, with the ability to develop digital content for different audiences across online communications. You will also have experience of maintaining and protecting an organisation’s brand in a variety of formats.

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, in particular Adobe Illustrator, is essential for this role.

Experience in Audio/Visual content production would be desirable, however is not essential.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please complete an application form addressing how you meet the criteria for the role referring to the job description and person specification attached.

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

Closing date: 25th April 2021

An exciting opportunity to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ (RCOG) Media and PR team in developing first-rate media relations and social media to protect, enhance and build the reputation of the College, promote the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology, and advocate for better women’s health.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

About the role

Working in a busy and ambitious press office, you will develop and manage PR initiatives and strategic communications campaigns designed to position the RCOG as a key influencer and advocate for women’s health worldwide. You will be passionate about the power of communications and know how to positively influence a range of stakeholders, from regional and national media to NHS organisations, charities and other Royal Colleges.

Using your creativity, communication and organisation skills, you will develop relationships with consumer media contacts, create press features and build case studies which complement the College’s media work. You will be instrumental in the day-to-day running of our social media channels, writing engaging multi-channel content and identifying new opportunities to engage with our audiences.

You will also support the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) team through regular communications with the Women’s Network and Women’s Voices Involvement Panel.

About you

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Solid experience working in media relations and PR
• Experience of working in a busy press office or in-house PR department
• Excellent press and media relations skills
• Strong news sense
• Working knowledge of social media channels and tools

Benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our brand new, bespoke offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly working environment with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working hours
• First class pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Free staff lunch (on-site only)

Please note that due to Covid-19, all College staff are currently working from home.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button to download the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Monday 26th April 2021

The RCOG believes that only by building a diverse and inclusive organisation will the College, our staff and our members be able to reach their full potential. We are committed to building a culture where respect and understanding are fostered, where each individual is appreciated and supported as the unique person they are, and where the diversity of people’s backgrounds and experiences is positively valued and harnessed. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. To find out more please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

[We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa]

35 hours per week (open to flexible working requests)

£26,329 per annum if based outside of London or £29,209 if London based

Remote working with occasional travel required

The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We transform the hopes and happiness of young people facing abuse, exploitation and neglect 

This role sits within our Engagement and Income Directorate, which works to build awareness of and engagement with The Children's Society and the work that we do. Your role will be to act a a member of the high performing media team, helping to shape the national and local conversation about children and young people and the support that so many urgently need.

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic, ambitious team. 

A key part of this role will be your ability to craft messages and copy for a wide variety of audiences on often complex and emotive topics. You'll work with colleagues, journalists and supporters to engage political decision makers, potential supporters and professional audiences with our calls for change and action.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have: 

• Significant experience of developing and maintaining good relationships with a range of media
• Experience of initiating and planning media campaigns
• Experience of advising colleagues on media planning and approaches
• Experience of preparing spokespeople for interview

The Children's Society transforms the hopes and happiness of young people facing abuse, exploitation and neglect. We take inspiration from the courage and hope we see in young people every day, fuelling our belief that a good childhood is something every young person deserves.​

We fight for hope by deeply understanding the needs of young people, supporting them through their most serious life challenges. And we campaign tirelessly for the big social changes that will transform the wellbeing of young people, striving to improve the lives of those who need hope most.​

Driven by hope and working alongside young people and supporters, we will not rest until together, step-by-step, we’ve created a society built for all children.

The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Home based in the region

The role:

To promote the work of the organisation using digital, social and traditional media.

To create and deliver media coverage in regional and local media, building strong relationships with journalists and broadcasters.

To work with the national media team to implement the overall strategy and activities in the region you are responsible for.

The candidate:

Proven professional media experience and strong examples of successes.

Able to draft a strategy, produce reports and work to the organisation’s brand.

Experience in digital and social media

Deadline - URGENT

The Liberal Democrats are currently working with The Right Ethos recruitment consultants on this and 2 other media assignments.

The role:

To have specific responsibilities related to supporting the 90-strong Liberal Democrat group in the House of Lords – the largest and most experienced group of Liberal Democrat Parliamentarians in the world in terms of maximising their media impact and by ‘selling in stories’ and pitching features to digital, specialist press and other media.

To write powerful and decisive copy for press releases, comments and social media and be responsive to the needs of specific content formats. And to plan proactive storytelling that builds the brand of the Liberal Democrats beyond its traditional platforms.

Working with peers to promote parliamentary campaigns in line with the Party’s priorities. And to raise the profile and standing of the work of the Liberal Democrat peers including briefing, assisting and training ahead of media appearances and developing their social media presence.

The candidate

A strong track record of delivering cut-through communications for an ambitious organisation and have worked across sensitive situations which required negotiation and influencing skills.

To be committed to the goals and aims of, as well as understand the challenges facing, the Liberal Democrats and the path to change that the party leader, Ed Davey, has so far set out.

Experience and an understanding of the needs of national and regional print, broadcast and online media. With good knowledge about Parliament and the Party. You will have outstanding oral and written communication skills, along with exceptional interpersonal skills - you will need to have the confidence to interact with politicians, staff and journalists at all levels.

Deadline - As soon as possible

Home based in the region

The role:

To promote the work of the organisation using digital, social and traditional media.

To create and deliver media coverage in regional and local media, building strong relationships with journalists and broadcasters.

To work with the national media team to implement the overall strategy and activities in the region you are responsible for.

The candidate:

Proven professional media experience and strong examples of successes.

Able to draft a strategy, produce reports and work to the organisation’s brand.

Experience in digital and social media

Ability to speak Welsh is an advantage.

Deadline - URGENT

Victorian Society

Communications, Media and Business Development Manager

• £27,000-£31,000, plus 5% pension contribution
• 25 days holiday, plus Christmas Eve to New Year's Day (inclusive) when the office is closed
• London based but remote working by arrangement
• Full-time

This is an exciting new role for someone looking to take the next step in their career and work closely with The Victorian Society’s new Director.  You will continue to develop our online events and media and social media presence. You will maintain our website, issue press releases and support the Director as required. Using insights from this work, you will create and implement a strategy to maximise our existing income streams and bring in new funding.

We are seeking someone with a track record of demonstrable success. While we do not necessarily expect expertise in all areas, you must be able to get up to speed with new tasks quickly. You should be proactive and able to work independently to solve problems but able to work collaboratively with the Director when required.

Please see our job description for more information.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter of no more than 2 pages explaining why you would be a good fit for the role and why you want to work for us   Applications close at 9am 4th May. We expect interviews to take place on the 21st May.