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Do you want to work in one of the busiest press offices in the NHS ?We're looking for an experienced Senior Media Officer who will form a key part of our media team in the heart of London. You will identify proactive media opportunities to promote and enhance the Trust’s reputation and have the opportunity to lead on media work to showcase our hospitals and services. As well as proactive media projects, you will also manage a wide range of media enquiries, working with senior and clinical colleagues, and oversee filming across our sites.
Our press office is one of the busiest in the NHS as our hospitals and staff are often in the news. The press office team works in a fast-paced
environment with responsibility for not only proactive and reactive media work but also running the Trust’s X and Instagram accounts, and ensuring that senior management and clinical staff are briefed on media interest in the Trust.In this exciting role, you will also write for our publications and support high-profile visits and events at the Trust.
The person
- Experience working in a busy press office, with a good understanding of current affairs and ideally with a good knowledge of the NHS;
- Demonstrable experience of developing story and campaign ideas to achieve positive media coverage;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Effective use of all media channels – print, broadcast and digital, including social media;
- Adept at working with and commanding the confidence of senior colleagues, clinicians and external stakeholders;
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work efficiently to manage proactive and reactive media work promptly.
We are one of the UK's largest trusts and have one of the busiest press offices in the NHS. The Trust delivers hospital and community services in
the heart of London and our reputation for service quality, teaching and research is second to none. We are also part of King’s Health Partners,
one of England's 8 accredited Academic Health Sciences Centres. Working closely with our partner organisations means we are at the forefront of service innovation and medical breakthroughs.
The press office is part of our award-winning communications team. The team works closely together, providing plenty of opportunities to develop
new skills.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lesley Walker Job title: Media Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 020 7188 1556
