Senior Media Officer

Senior Media Officer

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Asthma + Lung UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Plan and deliver media activities to promote lung health and support the charity's mission.
  • Company: Join Asthma Lung UK, a leading charity dedicated to improving lung health for all.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, health cash plan, and flexible hybrid working.
  • Other info: Be part of a dynamic team committed to transforming lung health.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference by raising awareness and connecting with diverse audiences.
  • Qualifications: Experience in media, excellent communication skills, and strong journalist contacts required.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Media Officer to join our dynamic and friendly media team at Asthma Lung UK. You will be responsible for planning and delivering media activity to support the charity to reach a mass audience, helping to land our messages, promote our services, and enhance our visibility.

Asthma Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and direct support, and campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

You will work with people living with lung conditions to tell their story and support the charity to build emotional connections with its audiences. You will also lead the charity’s celebrity outreach work, helping the organisation reach new, bigger audiences.

We are looking for someone to use their excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to raise awareness of the seriousness of lung conditions and stamp out misconceptions. You will have experience working in a busy press office, communications agency or as a journalist and have contacts with national and regional journalists.

You will bring expertise in drafting a range of media materials, such as press releases, pitches and statements, and have experience implementing communications plans that drive impact.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Senior Media Officer employer: Asthma + Lung UK

Asthma Lung UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, where employees are empowered to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by lung conditions. With a hybrid working model between our Aldgate, London office and home, we offer flexibility alongside a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 30 days annual leave and a health cash plan. Join us to grow your career while contributing to meaningful campaigns that promote lung health and well-being.

Asthma + Lung UK

Contact Details:

Asthma + Lung UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Media Officer

Media Planning
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Press Release Writing
Pitches Development
Statement Drafting
Journalism Experience