Assistant Press Officer

Royal Collection Trust
St. James’s Palace
Permanent
£26,000 per annum
37.5 per week

It's making sure that Holbein hits the headlines

It's the satisfaction of promoting one of the world's greatest art collections and delivering work in the public eye. This is what makes a role with Royal Collection Trust so different.

Royal Collection Trust's dedicated Press and Marketing Team manages media relations and a range of marketing and communication activities to develop and increase the visibility and impact of the organisation. As part of the Press Office, you'll undertake proactive and reactive media relations for a wide range of Royal Collection Trust activities.

Whether you're writing press releases, arranging press views and photo calls, supervising filming or producing web and social media content, you'll learn how to use a variety of channels to generate the best results.

Working closely with colleagues across our teams, you'll seek out stories, monitor developments in the media and build relationships with journalists from a variety of sectors to deliver coverage of our exhibitions, events, retail ranges and other projects.

Ensuring that we provide the best-possible service to the media, you'll answer media enquiries and look after and develop Press Office resources including press lists, photographic material and webpages.

Every day you'll grow your skills, while helping to engage the widest possible audience for Royal Collection Trust.

You are educated to degree level (or equivalent) with experience of working in a Press Office. You're organised and flexible, and will be adept at managing your time to meet deadlines.

A confident and effective communicator, you're able to represent the organisation with credibility and sensitivity, demonstrating sound judgment in your dealings with the media.

Creativity and attention to detail are essential. We can rely on you to show initiative, put forward ideas and add flair to every project, while ensuring that your work represents Royal Collection Trust to the highest standards.

What's more, your interest in the arts and history and your passion for communications enable you to produce imaginative and engaging copy for different audiences.

Above all, you're an outstanding team player and enjoy building relationships with a variety of people.

If this is you, you're exactly who we're looking for. This is your opportunity to use your communication skills and enjoyment of media relations to deliver the exceptional.

February/March 2023
Vacancy Closing Date: 19/02/2023, 23:55

This vacancy is closed to applications.