We are looking for a proactive and ambitious individual, who is able to marry the detail-oriented and fast-paced nature of the job in building awareness, interest and support for HJS. You will play a major part in identifying communications and political opportunities, to produce material and managing the media outreach.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the management of HJS’s media and external communication, monitoring media, keeping colleagues informed of stories relevant to HJS, writing press releases and website copy, identifying new media channels and helping HJS to establish thought leadership.
• Support our Policy Officer in ensuring we are identifying Parliamentary champions, drafting briefing materials for stakeholders (including but not limited to our ‘Forward Look’ products) and work closely with our Policy Officer to support proactive networking.
• Assist with the management and extension of HJS’s network of influencers and media contacts, developing a structured approach to acquiring new and relevant media relationships, maintaining a database of journalists and managing key processes such as the submission of op-eds, briefing invitations.
• You will have direct responsibility for overhauling and enhancing the HJS Blog.
• Work with colleagues to produce effective material aimed at TV producers and lead on proactively acquiring opportunities.
• Support the delivery of events and develop and expand HJS’s presence at events and conferences.
• Cover for the Communications Director when absent and appropriate.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual who is excited to join a new team. The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant media/PR/communications experience in a full time capacity;
• Confident writing skills, particularly in the context of press releases and newsletters;
• Demonstrable evidence of their ability to cold call media professionals and deliver results;
• Audio and video editing experience;
• Knowledge and practical usage of social media in a professional context;
• A wide-ranging interest in areas of our work;
• Team-working experience;
• Excellent time management and project management skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure and to multi-task;
• Sympathy with our ideals expected.