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News Officer

News Officer

  • Location

    London

  • Sector:

    Communications, Permanent

  • Job Type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £35,000

  • Contact:

    Sophie Collins

  • Contact Email:

    scollins@vmagroup.com

  • Job Ref:

    SC913814

  • Published:

    over 5 years ago

  • Expiry Date:

    2018-11-04

An opportunity has arisen for a smart and dynamic media relations professional in a unique organisation set to drive a mass behaviour change programme across the UK. This high-profile engagement programme is a government initiative supported and funded by industry. The role requires someone who is used to dealing with high-level, reactive media relations and effective crisis and issues management. This is a fast-paced, exciting organisation on a mission to change the way the UK thinks about energy and this role will play a key part its success.

Responsibilities

  • Establish strong working relationships with a variety of media
  • Handle difficult and sometimes negative media enquiries ensuring crisis communications plans are followed and inaccuracies are rebutted
  • Work closely with the Public Affairs & Policy and the wider Corporate Affairs teams
  • Produce high-quality and engaging media materials
  • Manage social media accounts
  • Take part in 24 hour on-call rota

Skills and Experience

  • Track record of media handling including high-profile/front page news
  • Experience in a busy press office or journalism role is essential
  • Ability to work independently and grasp complex issues
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Sound understanding of social media and how it works in a press office

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