Responsibilities

• Lead the next phase of our media work – identifying new opportunities for The Wildlife Trusts, and ensuring our message continues to cut through to drive awareness and meaningful action.
• Shape powerful media narratives to help drive nature’s recovery and support The Wildlife Trusts’ strategic objectives.
• Develop and place stories across broadcast, print and online national media outlets, including interviews, opinion pieces, press releases, video content and expert commentary.
• Support and lead high-performing media teams in a fast-paced, high-profile environment, including directing media strategy and crisis communications as needed.
• Engage with senior leaders and stakeholders to advise on reputation management and sensitive issues.
• Respond to Government policy and spotlight the impact of our work across issues such as peatland restoration, nature for mental health, and wildlife conservation.

Requirements

• You are an experienced and credible media professional with a track record of leading and supporting high-performing teams in a fast paced, high-profile environment.
• You will have demonstrable expert knowledge of the media landscape, with a wide network of trusted media relationships that you use thoughtfully and effectively to achieve impact.
• You are equally confident developing and placing softer news stories as you are managing complex or high-stakes situations, exercising sound judgement and acting decisively when it matters most.
• substantial experience of reputation management, including advising senior leaders and stakeholders on sensitive or contentious issues.

Preferred

• An understanding of the issues affecting UK wildlife and nature recovery is highly desirable, alongside a commitment to using the power of media to inform, engage and drive positive change
• There is a requirement to attend in-person the monthly team meeting at the Newark office.