Media and News Lead

12 month fixed-term contract Full-Time, 35 hours per week Location: Congress House, London About the Role: Want to put the issues that matter to working people at the centre of the national conversation? Ready to help shape the stories that dominate the news agenda? The TUC is looking for a dynamic comms professional to join its busy press office. In this fast-paced role you''ll develop and deliver media plans across print, digital and broadcast. You''ll jump on breaking news, turn complex issues into crisp copy and deliver press releases, quotes and op-eds that land. You''ll help keep the TUC General Secretary and senior leaders firmly in the spotlight with a strong, positive media profile. You''ll also team up with policy, campaigns and social colleagues to shape compelling stories, build journalist relationships and find the case studies that bring our campaigns to life. You''ll need: Experience in a busy press office or a newsroom Outstanding writing skills and sharp news judgement Strong knowledge of UK print, broadcast and digital media The ability to work at pace and respond quickly to events Excellent communication and interpersonal skills An understanding of key policy issues and the political landscape Knowledge of trade unions and commitment to TUC values, equality and antiracism Willingness to take part in an out-of-hours media rota and occasional overnight stays Why Join Us? At the TUC, you''ll be at the heart of the trade union movement, helping shape and ..... full job details .....