Media Officer (UK Media Team)

Can you work with key national, regional, broadcast and consumer media outlets to deliver sustained, positive media coverage in line with our strategic objectives and to respond swiftly to breaking news and developments?
What will a Media Officer's job involve?

• Plan and carry out proactive media strategies on designated areas of the British Red Cross' work. To do this you will work with teams across the British Red Cross to bring stories and issues to life through media interviews, media briefings and drafting press releases


• Respond to breaking news, media requests and developments to protect the organisation's reputation and help increase the profile and visibility of our work


• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key journalists


• Regularly share media coverage and evaluate our media activity to assess impact. This will include taking part in a team rota to draft and share news updates internally


• Carry out comprehensive media monitoring to identify opportunities and risks.
  
  Sound working knowledge of the media in the UK with a strong understanding of what makes a good story


• Understanding of how media relations fit into strategic, integrated, communications plans and an ability to conceive, implement, deliver, and evaluate media plans


• An understanding of digital media and how social media can affect the news environment


• Excellent communications skills, written, verbal and IT


• Professional qualification in journalism or media relations. (desirable)


• Experience working as a media and public relations officer or journalist in a UK voluntary sector organisation or context


• Experience using word processing packages and databases


• Experience of working collaboratively and in close partnership with internal stakeholders to deliver joint outcomes.
  
  Could you implement high quality media handling across a wide range of issues that relate to the work of the British Red Cross?
  
  In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get:


• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days


• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension


• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style


• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning


• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform


• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance


• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team


• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme


• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.