Head of Media

​London
up to £60,000 per annum
Full time, permanent

​Organisation:
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​National social welfare charity

​Role:

In this role you will:
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• ​​Plan, create and execute a communications programme across multiple channels
• Strong editorial sense and an eye for developing a story, manage message development and planning of public outputs for greatest impact
• Align plans and ensure cohesion with other functions in accordance with the aims of the charity
• Work with heads of policy, marketing, charity development and other key internal stakeholders to ensure all external communications are in line with policy objectives
• Prepare briefings for charity representatives, including chair and other senior members of staff prior to media or other important appearances
• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities, performance and development of a small team.  

​​Candidate:​
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• ​​Proven experience of working in a national press office with a comprehensive understanding of media and current affairs
• Experience of briefing and preparing senior staff for important public presentations
• Demonstrable experience of media interviews and public speaking
• Strong communications, leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to influence and negotiate
• Creative, details oriented, quick thinking and organised
• Experience of managing staff in a fast-paced, busy environment.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to tim@whitonmaynard.com
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