Liberal Democrats - Communications (Senior)

London, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the national media operation by shaping proactive outreach, advising spokespeople, and guarding crisis narratives across print and broadcast for maximum policy impact.

  • Media relations: Build coverage plans, secure high visibility stories, and sustain senior journalist relationships.
  • Spokesperson advisory and crisis: Guide messaging, spot opportunities, and mitigate risk during fast-moving events.
  • Integrated content and follow-up: Drive media-digital integration, optimize for social, and manage out-of-hours coverage when needed.

Job Description

  • Lead proactive media plans to secure high impact coverage across national print and broadcast.
  • Advise spokespeople, identify opportunities for influential coverage, and sustain strong journalist relationships.
  • Drive media-digital integration, optimize stories for social, and oversee crisis communications to mitigate risk.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior network broadcast journalists to secure agenda-setting interviews and news packages.
  • Proactively spot emerging trends and risks, using strategic planning to maintain and update the communications grid and ensure consistent, high-quality coverage.
  • Contributing to the overall goals of and professional development within the Liberal Democrat media team, including supporting more junior colleagues.
  • Take part in the media team’s out-of-hours duty system, including handling breaking news situations and providing senior handling advice when required.
  • Undertake any other ad hoc duties as required to support senior leadership and wider team goals and responsibilities.
  • Unrestricted, legal right to live and work in the UK.
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