Junior Media Relations Officer
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £22688/annum
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Media Relations Officer to join our team based in Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (Hybrid working options available). There will be a requirement to attend the office twice per week. We will offer you a competitive salary of £22,688 per annum and excellent benefits.
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here – all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
The Junior Media Relations Officer Role:
As our Junior Media Relations Officer you’ll play a key role in a busy team. You will be supporting the team to spot opportunities, create and source content and liaising with media on a wide range of campaigns and events.
You will be joining a team that is passionate, creative and loves what what they do. We are always looking for inspirational stories and new ways to showcase them. We pride ourselves in providing excellent training and support to match your career aspirations, making this a perfect environment to learn and grow your PR and press office skills.
The role brings the opportunity to complete a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Public Relations, an equivalent qualification to a Foundation degree.
Every day is different, we grab opportunities and showcase the amazing achievements of Scouts across the UK.
Key responsibilities as our Junior Media Relations Officer:
Contribute to and support media relations campaigns that develop the Scout brand and reflect our values
Provide responses to media enquiries ensuring journalists receive timely and accurate information
Pitch positive news stories and secure coverage that communicates key messages in local media outlets
Research case studies and analyse data to generate storylines that can raise the profile of the Scouts in the media
Develop assets such as press releases and social media content to support campaigns
Create and maintain media lists and manage press release distribution
Build and grow working relationships with media contacts across print, broadcast and online, consumer and charity media
Liaise with colleagues, volunteers and partners to produce pitches and content as directed by the Media Relations Manager
Monitor and evaluate coverage, including audience, key messages and data analysis to inform planning and future campaigns
What we are looking for in our Junior Media Relations Officer:
This entry-level role is perfect for you if you love working with people and telling inspiring stories
We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with good communication and collaboration skills
Working with media outlets and volunteers involves working out of office hours and flexibility is essential for this role
Minimum A-C grade in Maths & English at GCSE level
Interest in current affairs and awareness of the news agenda
Experience using Microsoft Office package and abilty to learn new products
Experience of content editing tools for image, audio and video content, or a willingness to learn
Experience creating content for social media, with an understanding of content formats and how audiences use different platforms, and a commitment to staying current
What we can offer you as our Junior Media Relations Officer:
25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
Life Assurance
Simply Health Scheme
Generous Pension Scheme
Free car parking
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
Up to four personal days paid leave a year
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Childcare Vouchers
Flexible working hours
Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
Study and volunteer leave
Closing date: Sun, 2 October 2022 at 09:00
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies
More Information
- Address Gilwell Park, Essex, United Kingdom
