We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team as a Regional Media and PR Officer. You.....
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team as a Regional Media and PR Officer. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a salary of up to £32,894.59 per annum plus excellent benefits.
This role will cover the Northern region of the UK, this will include Scotland, Northern Ireland and North-West England. The role is remote with occasional travel. It is not a requirement for the successful candidate to live within the region, but this would be advantageous.
Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.
The Media Team is tasked with generating positive coverage about Cats Protection so we can maintain and enhance our reputation as the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. This includes handling enquiries from journalists and managing campaigns and publicising events such as the National Cat Awards, ensuring Cats Protection achieves the recognition it deserves.
Responsibilities of our Regional Media Officer:
We’re on the lookout for a brilliant media and PR officer to join our team. The successful candidate will have an excellent nose for a story and will be an expert at turning ideas and anecdotes into impactful PR coverage. If you're a savvy communicator with a knack for compelling storytelling, this is your opportunity to make a difference for cats. Responsibilities include:
- Develop engaging and impactful stories that will generate press coverage, in line with the team’s goals and objectives
- Lead PR activity to support larger campaigns, employing creative ideas and targeted pitches for optimal media coverage
- Swiftly and effectively respond to media inquiries, ensuring accurate and on-message information in line with journalist deadlines
- Identify opportunities within the news agenda to spotlight our charity's initiatives in national media
- Be part of a proactive and effective press office, nurturing key media relationships
- Prepare spokespeople for interviews, ensuring clear key messages and objectives.
- Contribute to the media out-of-hours service on a rotational basis (starting in 2024).
What we’re looking for in our Regional Media Officer:
- Experience in a press office or journalism environment - essential
- Confident with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experience working with regional media contacts including news agencies
- Ability to write campaign evaluation reports
- Exceptional storytelling abilities and news sense
- Strong relationship-building skills and collaboration across diverse teams.
- Quick responsiveness and ability to work efficiently to journalist deadlines.
- Positive attitude
- Knowledge of media monitoring software and evaluation.
What we can offer you:
salary of up to £32,894.59 per annum plus excellent benefits
generous annual leave entitlement
life assurance scheme
range of health benefits including private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
and more
Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.
Closing date: 16th January 2024
Virtual interview date: W/C 22nd January 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
