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Media Engagement Manager

Job description

An amazing opportunity for a Media / Press / PR /Journalist expert to join a mental health charity for an initial 6 month FTC. This is a prevalent role within the charity, who will hold top level conversations with influencers.

As Media Engagement Manager you will relish the opportunity to work right across the media– from driving their engagement work with programme makers and influencing producers working on soaps, dramas and documentaries to develop mental health stories with real impact and accuracy.

The ideal candidate:

  • We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the power of the media to influence public opinion, and is equally happy juggling busy news days with managing longer term projects.
  • You will be an experienced events and project manager who can oversee the showcase annual awards, requiring logistical expertise and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • You’ll have strong news judgement, confident in your ability to spot a news opportunity and be a pro-active and reactive media expert.
  • Previous line management experience

Salary: £44,264 pro-rata

Location: Stratford, London.

Contract: 6 month FTC, Full-time.

Closing date: Monday 23rd September 8.00am

The position is for 6 months initially, however there is scope for this to be extended.

If you are keen to find out more please e-mail your CV to Hannah.whittington@harrishill.co.uk