Media & Communications Assistant - Band D - Westminster, United Kingdom - Metropolitan Police
Description
Job Title:
Media & Communications Assistant
Salary:
£32,194 to £34,452 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £32,194 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £34,452 will be via incremental progression.
Location:
Westminster
The Directorate of Media and Communications (DMC) is the Metropolitan Police Service in-house communication function and is arguably one of the busiest and most exciting communication teams in London.
The department operates around the clock to deliver impactful communications that help to keep people safe, keep over 44,000 police officers and staff informed; and deliver the Met's vision to make London the safest global city.
We are looking for brilliant Media and Communication Assistants to join our news, internal, digital and campaigns teams to help deliver the Met's most important work to-date.
From communications that help to rebuild the public's trust and confidence, to reducing all types of violent crime, increasing professional standards across our workforce and attracting the right people to join us as police constables.
The Met and its people have an abundance of fascinating stories to tell and incredible content to showcase through our established internal, external and digital channels; as well as paid for advertising campaigns and our work with media organisations.
Job Purpose
To support the management and delivery of the MPS' external and internal communications delivery through owned and non-owned channels - including digital.
Additional Information
For further information about the role please see attached document down below.
We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today's complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London's communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Essential for the Role
- At least one years' relevant work experience in a communications team with a media focus working in or for a large organisation(s) with significant external/internal profile.
- A good understanding of different communication channels including news media and internal communications.
- A good understanding of how to use digital media to communicate effectively, story tell and engage with the public, police officers and staff.
- Strong writing and evaluation skills
- As part of some of these roles you will be expected to participate in an out of hours on call rota.
Desirable
- A degree is ideal but not required.
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