Head of External Communications

Guardian News and Media Limited, City of London

Head of External Communications

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Guardian News and Media Limited, City of London

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 16 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6dea04aa05c742a28c54dbe671b9ef2d

Full Job Description

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.,

  • Draft and oversee high-quality, engaging communications materials including press releases, presentations, speeches, multimedia and social media content and other communications materials.
  • Develop relationships with key media sector stakeholders, journalists, analysts and influencers as part of a long-term plan of effective communications.
  • Build the Guardian's editorial and commercial reputation, and deal with any reactive reputational incidents.
  • Demonstrate a good grasp of effective and data-led media monitoring, providing regular summaries and reporting of media coverage and recommending action plans for key internal stakeholders.
  • Generate proactive and modern ideas for how to build the Guardian's brand through social media and through video and audio content with innovative ideas for how to respond to misinformation about the Guardian online.
  • Monitor and measure the performance of content across platforms using analytics tools, offering data-driven insights to optimise future content., We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

    We are now looking for a Head of External Communications to join the Communications team on a 6 month fixed term contract. This role is ideally suited to a proactive, experienced communications professional with strong knowledge of UK media who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • We're looking for a skilled writer who has the ability to communicate across a range of platforms, channels and styles. You should be able to build swift relationships with a superb grasp of reputation management and a love of rapid proactive and reactive communications. This is a great opportunity to join a global-thinking team in one of the world's leading media organisations, managing and developing the press office team.,
  • Demonstrated experience in a senior external communications or media relations role in a high-profile organisation.
  • Able to provide solid examples of managing crisis communications.
  • Can demonstrate proven results in building the profile of organisations and key spokespeople proactively.
  • Can demonstrate first-rate media relations and reputation management, with experience of handling major national and international stories and issues.
  • Has a solid background in the creation of social content and an understanding of what works and doesn't in direct media.
  • Has a strong interest in and passion for news media and journalism.

    You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, pro-rated depending on the length of the contract. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. You are entitled to life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
  • We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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