Assistant Media Officer - London, United Kingdom - Department for Education

Department for Education
Department for Education
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £34,706
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:


  • Executive Officer

  • Assistant Information Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DFE
  • Strategy Group
  • Communications Directorate
    Type of role:
  • Communications / Marketing
  • Other
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • City of Westminster, London (region), SW1P 3BTAbout the job

Job summary:


At DfE, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made.

We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them.

We are continuing to build a diverse DfE, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.

Equality and Diversity - Department for Education


We need an imaginative, intellectually curious and politically savvy person to join our media team and help us tell the public and media about our work to transform schools, colleges, universities and children's services in an exciting, innovative way.


The Department for Education has an exciting, diverse brief that is full of key priorities for Number 10 and you will help to bring these stories and policies to life through the media.


You'll need to be able to combine creativity with the organisational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators.


In return, we can offer you the opportunity to work closely with the department's ministers, special advisers, communications professionals at Number 10 and with communications teams across Whitehall.

You will be part of a motivated team with a track record of helping people progress to the next level - and we can offer you a highly competitive package.


Job description:

Working across the department's diverse portfolio, the AIO would:

  • Produce excellent written communication and ensure appropriate content, messaging, tone and consistency in media products;
  • Monitor media and provide analysis of coverage. Use social media listening tools to spot and react to emerging trends on the main social media channels;
  • Identify risks and provide reactive communications with the ability to write concise statements and rapid rebuttals to media stories;
  • Create, research, develop and draft media handling for a range of channels to promote key announcements and policies from the department;
  • Monitor and evaluate media to improve future media plans;
  • Establish and maintain key relationships with journalists, keeping them across future announcements from the department, briefing them on reactive stories and regularly pitching ideas to them to ensure coverage;
  • Maintain media contacts and keep the database up to date;
  • Produce media briefing packs covering key issues and Q&A;
  • Build confidence to provide advice and constructive challenge where required to policy teams, the Permanent Secretary, ministers, and special advisers on the communication implications of new, developing and existing policy.


In return for all of this, we will ensure that you are fully supported and have the opportunity to develop your career as a skilled communications professional.


Person specification:


Essential Criteria:


  • Excellent written communication skills with experience of writing in various styles such as blogs, press notices and statements.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of the media landscape including how to tell a story and adapt messaging for different audiences. Ability to digest complex information and communicate concisely.
  • Experience in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, media and senior colleagues.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple tasks to short deadlines. This is a busy office, and the role will require you to handle several tasks at once so flexibility and organisation are essential.

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Delivering at Pace

Technical skills:

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • GCS Ideas: Press and Media
  • GCS Impact: Press and Media
  • GCS Implementation: Press and Media
  • GCS Insight: Press and Media

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £34,706, Department for Education contributes £9,370 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Applicants currently holding a permanent post in the Civil Service should note that, if successful, their salary on appointment would be determined by the Department's transfer / promotion policies.

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