Head of Media

Job Title: Head of Media

Job Title:             Head of Media

Responsible to:   Director of Communications 

Salary:                 £45,000 - £52,000 

Hours:                 Full Time 

Tenure:               Permanent

Location:             LDHQ, Westminster, London

Closing Date:     21/07/2024, Midnight 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a media team that punches above its weight and regularly secures agenda-setting media coverage, whether it is front-page newspaper stories or packages on the evening news.

The Head of Media will use their exceptional news judgement, organisational skills and media contacts secure extensive positive coverage in broadcast, print and online media. You will have experience of leading a busy team and supporting them to develop their skills and careers. You will also have experience of crisis communications and effective rebuttal of negative stories.

The ideal candidate will be someone who sympathises with the aims and values of the Liberal  Democrats, and has a good understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the party after gaining a record number of MPs at the General Election.

Key responsibilities 

• Managing the media team including by chairing daily meetings, allocating tasks, managing rotas and shaping key messaging
   
• Planning ahead and working closely with MPs and colleagues to identify media opportunities and maximise positive coverage
   
• Working with colleagues to develop a pipeline of proactive stories that meet the party’s strategic aims
   
• Playing a key role in swift, effective rebuttal and handling crisis communications
   
• Participate in the media team’s out-of-hours duty system

How to apply:

Please fully read through the requirements of the job  before applying and take a few minutes to complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Forms then proceed with your application.  

• A full CV of no more than two pages and including a telephone number and email address

• A covering letter (no more than one A4 page) setting out why you want the job and how your experience and skills are relevant to it To be considered for this position, please submit your application to recruitment@libdems.org.uk 

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date

Please note:  We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

We will not notify applicants if their application has been unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.

The  Party  believes  it  is  essential  to  foster  equity,  equality,  diversion  and  inclusion  within  our workforce.  We  want  our employees  to  thrive  in  an  environment  where  everyone  is  welcome and  supported  to  achieve  their  potential.  It  is  important  to  celebrate  what  makes  us  unique  and that  you  feel  valued,  appreciated  and  free  to  be  who  you  are.