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Are you a clear communicator with experience working with the media? Would you like to tell compelling and authentic stories about the Science Museum and promote our exciting programme of events, experiences, galleries and exhibitions?
About us
Here at the Science Museum Group (SMG) we share our unparalleled collection spanning science, technology, mathematics and medicine with millions of visitors each year.
To support us in this work, we are now recruiting for a full-time Press Officer working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract, joining our Communications team. This role is based at the Science Museum in London, working a minimum of 3 days pw on site.
About the role
As Press Officer you will support the team with developing and delivering fully PR campaigns that focus on our target audiences. You'll help with pitching stories to key target media and will handle media inquiries in a timely and appropriate manner. The role is varied - you may also supervise media and film crews, photoshoots, etc, and support the press team in organising and administering a range of events, including press previews, photocalls and news and documentary filming within the museum - as such, occasional out of hours working is required.
About you
Joining us, you will be interested in working for the Science Museum, and will bring experience working within a PR, press office, communications or journalistic role. You'll bring experience working on communications campaigns and will hold knowledge of the UK press and working with media. Effective interpersonal skills will be helpful in working collaboratively and credibly with media, partners and stakeholders as well as good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise complex and competing workloads under budget, resource and time pressures.
Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.
Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.
What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.
* Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
* Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
* Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
* Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
* Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
* Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
* Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
* Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
* Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.
Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.
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