Media Officer

Job Overview

Media Officer

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK. We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students.

We're looking for a part-time Media Officer to join our BMA Cymru Wales team. The successful applicant will work 2 days per week with a mix of working from our Cardiff office and at home. The working days will be discussed during the interview process.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Media and Public Affairs, the Media Officer will play a vital role within the team and wider BMA through ensuring that the Association is represented in the media on key aspects of health policy.

In addition, the Media Officer will have some specific responsibility for internal communications and social media. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to gain exposure to different parts of the organisation and work across a reactive and proactive news agenda.

As a Media Officer you'll have:

• Sound news judgement alongside the ability to interpret information and understand what makes a story newsworthy
• Experience of collaborating with the media and handling changing priorities and deadlines
• Degree level education or relevant professional experience
• Experience in journalism, media relations, or PR
• Good communication skills and the ability to draft material to suit a variety of audiences
• Ability to work well in a team but also autonomously
• Knowledge and awareness of the media and social media
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
• Good understanding of health related issues and policies

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Buy or sell leave scheme
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. For any queries please email recruitment@bma.org.uk

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Licenced Worker Scheme, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.

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