Media & PR Lead – £21.97 per hour – London/Hybrid – Temporary (14 Sept–12 Oct)

Our charity-sector client is looking for an experienced Media & PR professional to provide interim cover, leading their media engagement and PR function. This short-term role is an exciting opportunity to shape media strategy, build strong journalist relationships, and deliver impactful coverage that raises awareness and supports the charity’s campaigns.

The role
You’ll take the lead on all media relations activity, developing proactive and reactive strategies to engage journalists and secure coverage across national, regional, and consumer outlets. From pitching stories and briefing spokespeople to managing case studies and crisis comms, you’ll ensure the organisation’s voice is heard clearly and effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading proactive media engagement and pitching story ideas to journalists

Developing and delivering integrated media campaigns and partnerships

Monitoring the news agenda for opportunities and risks, providing strategic responses

Briefing and training spokespeople, including unpaid carers, for media interviews

Building relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers to maximise reach

Managing case studies and ensuring consent and support are in place

Providing media coverage and PR support for campaigns, policy work, and corporate partners

Overseeing media monitoring, reporting, and KPI tracking

We’re looking for someone with:

Proven experience in media relations, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector

Demonstrable success in securing national and regional media coverage

Strong copywriting, editing, and storytelling skills

A good understanding of the UK media landscape and how to pitch effectively

The ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and deliver at pace

Experience of delivering creative and engaging social media content related to media work

Flexibility to travel and occasionally work outside normal office hours

Contract: Temporary, 14 Sept–12 Oct
Rate: £21.97 per hour + holiday pay
Location: London/Hybrid
Start date: 14 September 2025

If you’re a skilled media professional with strong journalist contacts and a passion for raising awareness of important social issues, we’d love to hear from you.