Senior Media Officer

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The NHS Alliance Senior Media Officer The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Senior Media Officer supports the organisations engagement with mainstream media, helping to ensure the views, priorities and experiences of members are communicated effectively externally. The postholder helps to deliver press office activity that informs public debate, supports services to improve, influences national decision-making, and helps strengthen and protect the organisations reputation. This includes by responding to media enquiries, drafting statements and press releases, pitching proactive stories and thought leadership, supporting broadcast media opportunities, and helping to build strong relationships with journalists. Working within the media team, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to the organisations influencing priorities, support campaigns, and work with colleagues across the communications department and wider organisation. Main duties of the job Have media relations expertise and be confident handling of proactive and reactive press office activity. Have strong copywriting skills and be adept at drafting sharp, accurate media statements, press releases and media briefings. Be able to build relationships and cultivate trusted connections with journalists and stakeholders. Be able to quickly identify risks, opportunities and emerging stories. Be confident in managing multiple deadlines, campaigns and media moments at speed and with precision. About us The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our staff networks and a staff forum. The NHS Alliance is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to support a work life balance and take care of employee health and wellbeing. Details Date posted 22 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £34,083 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number NHS1235549 Job locations 2nd Floor, 18 Smith Square Westminister London SW1P 3HZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Support the delivery of the organisations media relations strategy, helping to engage journalists in a timely and targeted way. This includes by delivering both proactive and reactive media activity, such as press releases, media statements, responding to media enquiries, handling broadcast requests, drafting comment pieces, and preparing lines to take. Support horizon scanning to identify emerging issues, opportunities and potential risks and contribute to plans for media engagement that can enhance the organisations profiling and advocacy work. Prepare clear and timely media advice and briefings for senior colleagues and spokespeople, escalating risks, and issues to more senior colleagues, as required. This includes preparing briefings and other materials ahead of media interviews. Support the organisation to maintain strong relatio