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Media Manager

The Health Foundation

Location: London
Salary: Up to £52,075
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 8th November 2024
Closes: 22nd November 2024

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

We require all staff to work a minimum of 2 days per week on average, working in-person, in line with our hybrid working framework. However, we are also open to discuss condensed working, or be managed in line with a flexible working request for this role. The person will also be expected to take part in an out-of-hours rota with the broader external affairs team. 

The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.

Health is never far from the headlines. We are looking for an experienced media manager to help us continue to secure high-profile media coverage. This includes having a focus on proactively contacting journalists to pitch stories, managing media bids, and working closely with colleagues focusing on key policy issues to ensure press activity supports wider communications plans and helps deliver impact.  

To be successful in the role of Media Manager, you will have: 

  • significant experience working within an influential press office, including a record of proactively securing top-tier coverage (essential) 
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills - capable of writing high-quality press releases, comments, briefings, and other written materials (essential) 
  • the ability to build strong relationships with senior internal and external colleagues in a short period of time (essential) 
  • lead projects with other communications disciplines, especially public affairs (highly desirable), and project manage launches of key reports.
  • Experience of working on issues relating to in health inequalities, public health, and/or social affairs (highly desirable) 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional with a passion for working with the media and improving health . Read the job description to find out more. 

We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have accessibility requirements.  

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.

To apply for this role please submit your CV and answer the following application questions:

  • What is your availability to start a new role, and can you commit to a six-month contract?
  • Provide an example of a successful media campaign you led – and what were the key elements that made it successful? It can be related to public health, health inequalities and working-age health but not essential.
  • Explain how you have effectively juggled proactive and reactive media requests in your previous roles.

If you have any queries about this role or require any assistance with your application, please contact us on recruitment@health.org.uk

Application deadline: 22nd November 2024, 23:59

Interview date:  w/c 2nd December 2024

Our commitment to you

Our top priority is finding the best candidate, and that might be you.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity, which is why we encourage you to apply for our job even if you don't meet every requirement. We value professional and lived expertise and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage those from underrepresented and underserved groups in this field, such as people of colour, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled people and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to apply.

So, come apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and authentic workplace together.

 

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