Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled PR & Media Officer to join our team. This role requires a creative thinker with excellent communication skills who can manage media relations and promote our initiatives through various channels.

Responsibilities

Press

Field enquiries from stakeholders including journalists and police forces Write press releases and media statements and share these when appropriate via digital & social Support the team with the rewards process and promotion Draft assets for press Be part of the on-call rota system currently 1 week in 7 (training and support provided) Effectively manage Vuelio to manage the daily tagging, produce media reports demonstrating PR coverage for all campaigns in a timely way.
Digital

Develop and update content for website news pages and social media platforms Spot trends and advise the team regarding innovative new ideas for PR & Media to share with the team
PR and Publications

Produce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal audiences, dealing sensitively with those whose personal experiences might be featured Provide communications support for regional managers along with other internal staff and teams in addition to police and business development campaigns Manage external freelancers and agencies as needed to agreed deadlines and budgets To lead on editing, co-ordinating and organising the editorial, design and production of corporate publications Ensure all publications are in line with brand and changing needs of the charity and to be delivered in a timely via post and digitally.
Brand

Ensure Crimestoppers consistent branding is used along with the style and tone of voice Manage on a weekly basis the brand inbox queries Extend the network of journalists both regionally and nationally Plan/create multi-media communications material

Experience

Minimum 2 years experience working in media relations and PR or related fields (Essential) Client, journalist and/or supplier management (Essential) Experience of PR & Communications software (e.g. Vuelio) (Essential) Digital & Social Media experience (Essential) Excellent written communication skills online and offline (Essential) Strong organisational, time management and prioritisation skills (Essential)
If you are a motivated individual looking to make an impact through effective public relations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a PR & Media Officer. For full details, please see: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3f8548a340.html

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 27,008.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Financial planning services Free flu jabs Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay Transport links Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wallington SM6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/06/2025
Reference ID: MarComms002