Press officer jobs

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with their client on a fantastic Interim Press Officer role. This part-time position offers an engaging opportunity to lead media relations and enhance organisational visibility across multiple channels. The successful candidate will support strategic communication efforts and build strong relationships with media and external stakeholders.

The Interim Press Officer is the primary contact for media enquiries, responsible for handling press requests, drafting engaging content, and organising media visits. This role involves proactive media pitching, crisis management, and supporting high-impact communication projects to enhance the organisation’s visibility both nationally and locally. The role is primarily remote with some travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer the press phone and monitor the press inbox, responding promptly to media requests.
• Proactively pitch stories, ideas, and press releases to national, regional, and local media outlets.
• Develop and maintain media lists, databases, and reports to track coverage and media patterns.
• Prepare spokespersons and partners for media appearances, briefings, and interviews.
• Organise press visits, photo calls, and media events at various locations including food banks and staff conferences.
• Draft clear and impactful statements, briefings, op-eds, and press releases aligned with organisational messaging.
• Monitor media coverage, compile reports, and evaluate the impact of media campaigns.
• Support the delivery of proactive communication projects that align with organisational goals.
• Assist in managing crisis communication scenarios and escalate issues as necessary.

Person Specification:

• Experience working within a press office, PR agency, or journalism environment.
• Confident communicator, skilled in both written and verbal forms.
• Ability to tailor messages effectively to different audiences and media channels.
• Good knowledge of UK media landscape, including national, regional, and local outlets.
• Demonstrated experience in handling media enquiries and preparing spokespeople.
• Ability to manage own workload efficiently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Empathetic and committed to representing organisational values professionally.
• Resilient, adaptable, and resourceful with a positive approach to unexpected challenges.
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviours, teamwork, and a passion for the organisation’s mission.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £118.58 daily rate + £17.79 daily holiday pay (£136.36 total PAYE)
• Location: Remote with some ad-hoc travel required (expensed)
• Contract:A 3-4 month, part-time role (3-days per-week)

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.