Senior Media & Communications Officer

Are you an experienced communications professional looking to develop your career in media relations, public affairs and strategic communications within a high-profile organisation?

MCS Group are delighted to be supporting a leading membership body in their search for a Media and Communications Officer to support press activity and communications campaigns across the UK.

The role:

• Managed and responded to high-volume media enquiries, coordinating with senior stakeholders and spokespeople.
• Planned and delivered proactive communications campaigns aligned with strategic policy objectives.
• Monitored media and political developments, identifying opportunities for timely reactive communications.
• Ensured external messaging remained accurate, consistent and compliant with internal approvals processes.
• Prepared spokespeople for media engagement through briefings, interview support and follow-up activity.
• Amplified communications activity across digital and owned channels, including websites and social media.
• Supported daily press office operations, including media monitoring, reporting, social media oversight and out-of-hours cover.

The Person:

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Experienced in public relations and fast-paced press office environments, with strong regional media awareness.
• Skilled in managing competing priorities, meeting tight deadlines and exercising strong news judgement.
• Confident drafting press releases and clear, accurate communications materials.
• Proficient in media distribution, content management and digital communication tools.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with expertise in using social media strategically across platforms.

What's in it for you?:

• Annual salary equivalent £40-45k
• 35 hour work week
• Hybrid working option
• Generous annual leave allowance
• The opportunity to support to an organisation operating at the forefront of public sector
• Quick start

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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