Reference: 74380
Date Added: 30 January 2020
Closing Date: 29 February 2020
Job Title: Communications Adviser
Working For: A Client of Ellwood Atfield
Location: London
Salary: £24,000-£26,000
Length of Contract:
Job Details
My client is the leading UK business membership organisation. They provide their members with the influence, insight and access they need to plan ahead with confidence and to grow. They represent the business’ views whilst they work with policymakers to deliver a healthy environment for businesses to succeed, create jobs and ultimately, drive economic growth and prosperity. This membership organisation speaks on behalf of 190,000 businesses of all sizes and sectors. Together they employ nearly 7 million people, about one third of the private sector-employed workforce.
The opportunity
My client is hiring a Communications Adviser to join their high performing media and communications team. You will have a hands-on role in proactive and reactive media relations, social media and events. This is a terrific opportunity for someone to start their communications career in a busy team working at the centre of British business, politics and media.
Main responsibilities
- Writing press releases, articles, statements, and social media content
- Handling day to day media enquiries, including arranging TV, radio and print, interviews and briefing journalists on policies and related issues
- Organising press conferences, media roundtables and ad hoc events
- Develop and maintain relationships with media, as well as key internal and external stakeholders, including Director-General, President, Directors and Regional Directors
Key skills and experience required
- Degree in Media, Politics or relevant field
- Interest in current affairs
- Strong communication and skills, both written and verbal
- Confidence and gravitas to work with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
Closing Date: 29 February 2020
Interview/Start Dates
Application Details
For more information and to apply, please visit our website: https://www.ellwoodatfield.com/job/Communications-Adviser-AB-2001-7185?source=W4MP
Website: https://www.ellwoodatfield.com/