Job Description Press Officer – 6 month contract (potential to go perm)
Location: Huntingdon (Hybrid working, 1 day per week in the office)
Salary: up to £37,500 (pro rata)
We’re looking for a Press Officer who knows how to spot a good story and can bring it to life for a wide audience. If you have strong media instincts, enjoy working with journalists, and want your work to make a difference, this could be a great fit.
The role
You’ll be part of a busy communications team supporting a public sector organisation that’s focused on improving communities across the region. The role involves finding and sharing stories that show the impact of their work, building good relationships with the media, and helping shape the public conversation.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders, including the Mayor, to promote key messages and respond to media enquiries. Some days will be fast-paced and reactive, others will be about planning ahead and building a pipeline of positive stories.
What you’ll be doing
Creating and sharing news stories across print, digital and broadcast media
Pitching stories to regional and national journalists
Responding to media enquiries and managing press issues as they arise
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