Media Adviser in Cardiff

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Pay Range
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Location & Contract
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 (£4,920 London weighting allowance for eligible London postcodes)

About the Role
The Media Adviser will join the Corporate Affairs department to support the team in delivering an exciting and diverse programme of media relations activity to raise the profile of MPS and champion the interests of doctors and other healthcare professionals. The Media Adviser will also support the team in providing a high‑quality service direct to MPS members in all markets who face media scrutiny related to a case or claim.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement effective media campaigns which will consistently deliver a strong media profile for MPS in key markets.
• Actively identify and act upon opportunities for MPS to promote itself, the benefits of membership and our expertise across a range of media platforms in key markets.
• Recommend the most effective way to handle potentially negative stories about MPS to help mitigate reputational damage.
• Forge and develop good working relationships with a range of journalists.
• Advise spokespeople and senior colleagues on media approaches and brief spokespeople ahead of media interviews.
• Provide, as part of media team, a 24/7 media support service to MPS members facing reputational damage relating to a case or claim, including advising on approach, drafting statements, working with medicolegal colleagues and lawyers, and addressing inaccuracies.
• Write and edit a range of impactful media material for publication in a broad range of media outlets and channels.
• Co‑ordinate the placement of regular high‑quality articles and features in the trade press; including pitching ideas, writing and reviewing copy.
• Collaborate with a range of colleagues across the business to ensure media campaigns are coordinated and impactful.

What We’re Looking For

• Detailed knowledge of media relations functions and processes.
• Proven experience of a busy press office environment.
• Ability to deliver high impact integrated media campaigns.
• Experience in producing and editing high quality written material, targeting various audiences and channels.
• Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to influence and advise key stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience in securing trade and national media coverage.
• Proven track record in individual and organisational crisis/reputational management.

Benefits

• Discretionary on‑target bonus of up to 10%.
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us).
• 25 days annual leave. Flexible public holidays and option to buy/sell additional leave.
• Private Medical Cover.
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme.
• 6x salary death in service.
• Holistic health and wellbeing support package.
• A truly flexible hybrid‑working arrangement.
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work.

Who We Are
Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 Members around the world. We are a not‑for‑profit organisation, meaning our Members’ premiums are kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice, or invested into bettering the organisation, our colleagues and our products. Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions. To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully‑funded training courses or peer‑to‑peer support. We want our colleagues to feel empowered enough to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and are determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring our Member’s best interests are at the core.

Next Steps
If you are interested in finding out more, looking for a new role and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more about the role to apply. Our Talent Acquisition team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview.