Communications Officer (Media Relations)

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and lead RTPI’s media relations efforts to raise public awareness, coordinating with the social media, web and member communications teams to place RTPI activity across outlets.

Shape and execute media relations strategy to reach multiple audiences.
Coordinate with the social media, web content and member communications teams to secure coverage.
Develop media lines with the wider institute and maintain strong relationships with key journalists.

Job Description

Responsibilities

This role will be crucial in helping to raise public awareness of the RTPI’s role through traditional media channels.
You will work alongside our social media officer, web manager and member communications officer to ensure that RTPI’s activity is carried by a variety of media outlets.
You will also work with the wider institute to help them develop media lines from their existing projects and have a close working relationship with our membership magazine The Planner.
You will have a good understanding of how media can be used to reach multiple audiences and which outlets are best for which message.
You will also be able to integrate social media and web content activity into wider campaign work to support media activity where required.
You will also have a good understanding of how to build relationships with our key journalists and understand the news cycle.

Royal Town Planning Institute

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The Royal Town Planning Institute champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities.Using our expertise and research we bring evidence and thought leadership to shape planning policies and thinking, putting the profession at the heart of society's big debates. We set the standards of planning education and professional behaviour that give planners a unique ability to meet complex economic, social and environmental challenges. We are the only body in the UK that confers Chartered status to planners, the highest professional qualification sought after by employers. We support our members throughout their careers, offering them a wide of range of opportunities to learn and share ideas and skills.

Founded in 1914

London, England, GBR

305 employees (13 in marketing)

www.rtpi.org.uk

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