Press Officer (FTC)
About The Position
A challenging and exciting role for an experienced press officer with a passion for environmental conservation, nature and the importance of addressing the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. As part of the Communications team, the press officer plays an important role in driving media coverage and influencer engagement for Kew Gardens as a leading visitor attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site, working across creative programming, commercial events and retail. Whether it's Christmas at Kew, half-term and summer family fun or large-scale artist showcases, driving awareness and promoting visits to Kew Gardens is vital for generating income for Kew's vital work. Reporting directly to the Head of PR and working with a wide range of stakeholders, the role supports the media and external profile of Kew, identifying media opportunities and earned influencer content, through proactive and reactive requests, supporting and advising a wide range of colleagues across Kew, and handling sensitive issues. The role requires the post holder to attend events and travel to support core communications activity in the UK and take part in a press on-call rota. This is an exciting time to join the Communications team as we prepare for a bumper year of creative programming including Henry Moore: Monumental Nature, the world's largest outdoor exhibition of 30 sculptures by this acclaimed artist.
Requirements
- Proven PR experience as a professional, gained either in house or with an agency ideally working in a visitor attraction
- Track record of supporting on high impact PR campaigns from pitching and negotiating with the media, to setting up interviews and guiding filming, as well as working with influencers on an earned basis
- Confident in managing sensitive issues and supporting on crisis communications where required
- Motivated, a self-starter, highly organised and comfortable with juggling multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
- Genuine appreciation for biodiversity and a sound understanding of today's environmental challenges, along with how Kew's mission fits within the global response to the climate and biodiversity crises
Responsibilities
- Driving media coverage and influencer engagement for Kew Gardens
- Identifying media opportunities and earned influencer content
- Handling sensitive issues
- Attending events and travel to support core communications activity in the UK
- Take part in a press on-call rota
Benefits
- Opportunities for continuous learning
- A generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
- An Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
- A competitive pension
- An employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
