British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)

Media Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead strategic media activity and press relations to tell wetlands stories, coordinate organisation-wide comms, and manage media inquiries while briefing senior leaders as spokespeople.

Own and lead strategic media activity across digital, broadcast and print
Brief senior leaders as spokespeople for interviews and respond to tricky issues
Manage reactive enquiries and spot opportunities in the news agenda

Job Description

Responsibilities

Secure impactful media coverage that tells the story of wetlands and inspires the public to take action to protect and restore them
Shape strategic media and PR activity across the organisation; engaging in the national conversation on wetlands, particularly in the context of the climate and nature crises
Support local Marketing teams to tell the stories of our 10 incredible wetland sites to their engaged membership and visitor base
Strengthen our reputation and build our profile as the UK’s wetland charity and make sure our messages reach diverse audiences
Manage reactive enquiries, write position statements drafting press releases, arranging interviews and spotting opportunities within the news agenda
Brief senior leaders as spokespeople for interviews and respond to tricky issues

Requirements

With significant experience of planning and delivering strategic media activity across digital, broadcast and print platforms
Experienced working in a busy Press Office environment, usually to tight deadlines
Able to identify communications and reputational risks, with the confidence to put forward considered mitigation plans for both proactive and reactive situations
Confident writing for multiple channels to engage a range of target audiences
With a track record of hands-on media expertise; managing reactive enquiries, writing position statements drafting press releases, arranging interviews and spotting opportunities within the news agenda
Comfortable briefing senior leaders as spokespeople for interviews and responding to tricky issues
With a solid understanding of current news agenda, environmental issues and knowledge of media structures
Looking for an opportunity to shape the narrative around wetlands in nature and environment press

Benefits

33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
Cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland. We have more than 100 zoo and aquarium members whom we support in their commitment to be at the forefront of conservation, education and research.These days modern zoos and aquariums are much more than places where the public can go to view a range of animals. Whilst providing a safe and fun-filled family day out is something our members are understandably proud of, by displaying the BIAZA logo our zoos and aquariums are also demonstrating their dedication to conserving the natural world through research and conservation programmes and to educating and inspiring their visitors to do the same.BIAZA is a member of both the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and through this network our members collaborate on a global scale to further conservation science, natural history and environmental education and animal welfare.

London, England, GBR

74 employees (6 in marketing)

www.biaza.org.uk