Press Officer

Our client, a charity with connections to the publishing industry, is looking to recruit a Press Officer. Reporting to the Head of Communications & Campaigns, you will help develop and deliver media strategy and actively help to raise their profile in education, fundraising and charity sectors.

The purpose of the role is to develop and promote the charity and their activities. Key responsibilities include: generating creative campaign ideas; pitching to key media (print, broadcast, online); reviewing press daily; identifying opportunities in the marketplace; drafting press releases; arranging interviews with spokespeople.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a real passion for publishing and promoting reading. You will have experience either as a journalist or in-house PR role and contacts in the press. This is the perfect opportunity for a Publicist looking for a new challenge!

To apply for this position, please contact Helen Youngs at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: h.youngs@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

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