Global Think Tank

Senior Press and Communications Manager

Temple

Perm

£35,000 - £40,000

35 hours per week

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Reporting into the Head of Communications, this post will facilitate and manage all the media relations for this large global think tank. With offices around the world, this organisation at one the leading specialists within their field, and advise governments around the world.

You will be supporting in the development of the proactive media strategy, and associated media relations and activity plans, to position them as on of the world leading authorities in their field. You will be managing the press office on a daily basis, and provide support to staff on issues regarding media relations. Working closely with the online team, you will maximise tactical media opportunities as they arise. You will also be mentoring and managing the part-time press and events coordinator.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in managing and running a busy press office on a day-to-day basis
• Have strong experience in working with international press and broadcast media, and ideally have strong contacts in the US and UK
• Experience of working on complex issues and following relevant debates
• Experience in producing and promoting a proactive media strategy and building and managing media relationships