Role Overview
The role sits at the heart of the Mayor of London’s office, ensuring high-quality communications are delivered on a daily basis, particularly in the London and national media.
What You Will Do
Provide high-level media and communications advice to the Mayor and Mayoral appointees, attend and participate in communications planning meetings, and develop and utilise a significant network of contacts with key print, broadcast, and online journalists.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will thrive on the fast pace and variety of the cycle of news and events in the capital, and the daily challenges faced by the Mayor and wider GLA.
Requirements
- A high level of knowledge and experience within media management
- A proven track record of success of co-ordinating, developing, leading and implementing media and public relations activities in a political or complex organisation
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the media – with particular regard to excellent relations with and contacts network of broadcast & print political reporters and correspondents – and experience of successfully targeting a range of different media to promote strategic policies and priorities.
Benefits
- 30 days’ annual leave
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Interest free bicycle loan
- Career average pension scheme
To apply for this job please visit jobs.tfl.gov.uk.
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