PR and Media Officer
PR and Media Officer
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Job Description
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end of life charity. We are the largest nonNHS provider of end of life care in the UK the only provider across all four nations delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country while providing information and support on all aspects of dying death and leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end of life and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness theyre likely to die from.
At the heart of Marie Curies Marketing & Communications department our PR & Media team works to amplify the charitys voice across national and regional media platforms. Were a supportive and ambitious team collaborating with colleagues across Fundraising Research Caring Services and Policy as well as with our network of media professionals and agencies.
As PR and Media Officer you will play a crucial role in raising the profile of Marie Curie through compelling storytelling highimpact media campaigns and strategic press engagement. Reporting to the Senior PR & Media Officer and working closely with the wider team your work will directly contribute to influencing public understanding of end of life care supporting fundraising efforts and positioning Marie Curie as the UKs leading end of life charity.
Your creativity media knowhow and relationshipbuilding skills will help us deliver standout coverage and meaningful public engagement that drives the charitys longterm goals.
Main responsibilities:
- Support the development and delivery of national PR campaigns that promote fundraising and brand objectives.
- Help manage the charitys national press office/newsroom proactively and reactively responding to media opportunities.
- Draft and distribute press releases statements briefings and Q&As to position Marie Curie as a leading voice in end of life care.
- Build and nurture relationships with journalists across print online and broadcast media.
- Work closely with internal teams to source stories and case studies that drive media impact and support strategic KPIs.
- Identify and prepare media spokespeople and storytellers ensuring authentic and powerful representation of lived experiences.
- Monitor emerging issues and support on reputational risk and crisis communications.
- Take part in the oncall rota including occasional outofhours weekend and bank holiday working.
- Track and evaluate media coverage against agreed performance metrics.
Key Criteria:
- Previous experience in public relations (inhouse or agency) particularly in a press office/newsroom setting or as a journalist
- A confident communicator and skilled writer with strong attention to detail and sensitivity when handling personal stories.
- Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape and current affairs with a proven ability to secure impactful coverage.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- A nose for a good story and the initiative to pursue media opportunities as they arise.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive selfstarter comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Please see the full job description HERE.
Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: May 11 2025
Salary: 28000 per annum 3500 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)
Contract:Permanent fulltime 35 hours per week)
Based:Hybrid working. Homebased with at least 1 day per week in the Embassy Gardens office in London.
Benefits youll LOVE:
- Flexible working. Were happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industryleading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity inclusion and equity in the workplace and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures perspectives and lived experiences.
Were happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
