The Media & Communications Manager will be the primary point of contact for media enquiries, securing positive coverage of the LCCI’s policy positions and campaigns, and proactively identifying opportunities to further raise the profile of our work.

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as the primary point of contact for media enquiries, building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists across national, London, and trade press. 
• Draft and distribute press releases, statements, and reactive lines with accuracy and speed. 
• Produce responses and briefings, including quotes for the CEO, which accurately reflect LCCI’s policy positions. 
• Monitor coverage and proactively identify opportunities to raise LCCI's profile. 
• Horizon scanning across Westminster, City Hall and the wider media environment. 
• Draft speeches, briefings, op-eds, and talking points for the CEO and the Head of Policy and Public Affairs (HoPPA). 
• Prepare senior figures for media appearances and public engagements effectively. 
• Take ownership for all forms of internal and external communications, including supporting communication with Patrons and the wider membership. 
• Support the Policy and Public Affairs team on effective campaign communications, translating policy work into compelling narratives for media, political stakeholders, LCCI Members, and the wider public. 
• Send drafted content to the HoPPA for approval, or CEO where required, in good time, ensuring all enquiries received are responded to. 
• Support the production of LCCI digital content. 
• Produce monthly media reports for the HoPPA and CEO. 
• Contribute to the ongoing development of LCCI's communications strategy. 
• Support Policy and Public Affairs Team events where required. 
• Undertake additional duties requested by the HoPPA or CEO.

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