Press Officer

Location: Central London, hybrid (2 days per week in office) Contract: Temporary, 11 weeks Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £21.43 per hour (+ holiday) (circa £41,900 salaried equivalent) Start Date: ASAP Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client, a well known international charity, in their search for a temporary Press Officer. Responsibilities: Respond to media enquiries and coordinate interviews with MSF spokespeople Draft and distribute press releases relating to humanitarian emergencies and breaking news Proactively identify opportunities to secure media coverage linked to current affairs and humanitarian issues Arrange and support media visits by news crews and journalists Build and maintain relationships with journalists across broadcast, print, online, podcast, trade and regional media Monitor and report on media coverage of MSF in the UK Support advocacy and campaigning activity through media engagement Requirements: Recent, relevant experience in a similar role in a not-for-profit organisation, including experience in a press, journalism, media, or similar communications environment Keen interest in and understanding of world affairs and humanitarian issues Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence to build strong stakeholder relationships High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines Collaborative and proactive approach CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis ..... full job details .....