Junior Press Officer in London

Location: Hybrid between home and our London Kingsway office (2 office days per week)

Reports to: PR Manager

Closing Date: 10th July 2026

About the role

We're looking for a self-starter with press office experience to join our PR team as a Junior Press Officer. Reporting to the PR Manager, you will bring excellent written and verbal communication skills and a keen news sense to help us deliver proactive and reactive media activities.

Responsibilities

• Press office functions, including closely monitoring the news agenda, seeking proactive and reactive opportunities for CMI to bring our expertise in leadership and management to bear and comment on fast-moving events.
• Identify media opportunities to raise the profile of our key policies, in-house research and the wider value of CMI accreditation.
• Respond to phone calls and emails from journalists in a timely fashion.
• Lead on drafting timely and engaging social media content related to Policy and External Affairs, working closely with the social media team to both develop and draft content plans and offer wider support to Marketing campaigns.
• Develop and build media contacts and keep abreast of developments relevant to CMI.
• Create and deliver detailed coverage and engagement reports and campaign evaluations.
• Support the wider team on other ad hoc tasks such as political monitoring, social media monitoring and public affairs support.

About you

We are an inclusive employer and welcome all diverse backgrounds, where individuality is celebrated, creating both a forward-thinking team and a supportive space for everyone in the CMI team. We actively invite applications from diverse cultures and experience.

We are looking for someone who can enhance our culture and align with our core values. We want someone who is ‘Passionate’ in making a positive difference to the skills of managers and leaders, ‘Practical’; with the ability to make quick and smart decisions, ‘Progressive’ about creating a better future and maintaining a ‘Professional’ code of conduct, through being accountable and ethical in everything that we do.

Must have:

• Experience of working in a press office or media environment such as journalism.
• A strong grasp of how to craft social media content for varying channels and how to utilise them for effective communications.
• Strong understanding of appropriate use of AI to enhance productivity and content.
• Ability to communicate effectively face to face, in writing, by email, and on the telephone.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines on short notice, respond quickly to fast-moving events and manage own time effectively and productively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Be resourceful in finding new journalists and publications to contact.
• Have a desire to build a career in PR and display enthusiasm for learning.
• Willingness to work out-of-hours in support of the press office functions, including a rota on monitoring the press inbox during evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Flexible working – our expectation is 2 days a week in the office, to suit you. We are not a traditional 9 to 5, we are flexible with what hours you work and when you work.
• 21 days’ holiday + 8 days’ Bank Holiday + 4.5 days allocated for CMI holiday over Christmas and New Year period – with annual leave days increasing with length of service and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
• Wellbeing and mental health – in-house mental health first-aid trainers and BUPA Employee Assistance for 24 hour support.
• Inclusion at our core – Our colleague-led Inclusion Hubs for Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Menopause, Age, Disability and SocioEconomic are open for anyone to join.
• CMI membership – take advantage of our amazing courses and become a Chartered Manager. Plus, CMI will pay your professional membership to one additional organisation of choice.
• Rewards and Recognition scheme – cash prizes awarded to employees throughout the year.
• Pension – we add an extra 6% of your gross salary to your pension pot every month after 3 months.