Media and Communications Officer

Harris Hill is seeking an interim Media and Communications Officer, for 6 months, full time, on a hybrid basis with 2dpw in the London office, starting 17th November.

Focus area:

To work across the communications sections of the Department of Strategic Communications.

To help make the case in the media of the need for better treatment for people with a mental illness.
To work across the media and communications team in the external affairs section, working on the news desk and given responsibility for specific projects as well as supporting the team with day to day communications tasks.
To have the following key responsibilities to support the media team in order to build and maintain the reputation of the organisation.

Experience:

Experience of working in communications or policy

Experience of writing for the media Strong understanding of current affairs and political processes

Creative person willing to come up with ideas and to go the extra mile to deliver tasks and projects

Basic knowledge and understanding of social media platforms

Experience of responding quickly and agilely to media requests

Experience of computer programmes including (Excel, Word and Photoshop)

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please apply for further details.