Communications and Media Officer

Responsibilities

• Respond to media enquiries and draft press releases, statements, comment pieces and lines to take
• Build relationships with health, nursing, trade, national and regional journalists, and pitch stories proactively
• Brief and prepare spokespeople, including our Chief Executive and Queen’s Nurses
• Interview nurses and capture their stories with sensitivity and care
• Translate research and policy into clear, compelling copy
• Supply content for our website, social media and newsletters, and support events such as our Annual Conference and awards

Requirements

• Some experience in a press office, PR, communications or journalism role, or equivalent
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to work accurately at speed
• Confidence dealing with journalists and sound judgement on sensitive and reputational issues
• A working knowledge of the UK media landscape
• An interest in health, nursing, social care or the NHS

Preferred

• Experience in a charity, membership body, royal college or professional body.
• Experience of interviewing and working with case study subjects in a health or care setting.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Indesign, and basic video filming and editing skills.

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave +
• 4 extra days at Christmas( not including Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Length of service bonus for support staff salaries accumulates every year for first 5 years
• Remote working options
• HealthHero Employee Assistance Program
• Training & development opportunities
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Generous 10% employer pension before salary sacrifice