Media Officer
Metropolitan Police
The starting salary is £37,289, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £34,448 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £36,864. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: New Scotland Yard, Westminster. You may be expected to work at other Met buildings across London as part of a blended working agreement. There are also some opportunities for remote working when appropriate.
Closing date: 23:55 on 3 December 2024
Join the frontline of police communications.
Are you passionate about telling powerful stories, shaping public perceptions, and delivering fast-paced, high-impact communications? As a Media Officer with the Met, you’ll be at the heart of one of the most dynamic and influential communications teams in the country, delivering crucial messages that keep the public informed and safe.
You’ll be working on both proactive and reactive media, managing high-profile and often controversial issues that are constantly evolving. This is a role where no two days are the same - whether it’s responding to breaking news or crafting messages that highlight the vital work of the Met, you’ll be making a real difference every day.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with around two years of communications experience who’s ready to take the next step in their media career. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of communications disciplines, with opportunities to work alongside digital, external relations, campaigns, and internal comms. The Met is undergoing a major communications transformation and you’ll be part of shaping its future.
Why you should apply.
In this role, you’ll not only enhance your media skills but also play a key part in keeping London safe. You’ll work closely with senior police officers and staff, deliver high-profile media campaigns, and be at the centre of crisis response communications.
Plus, you’ll receive a competitive salary and enjoy excellent benefits, including opportunities for career growth in an exciting and evolving media landscape.
You will earn further premium pay and allowances through on call responsibilities and weekend working.
Key Responsibilities
· Craft compelling messages: Develop key messages, statements, and communication plans that reflect the Met’s priorities and resonate with the public.
· Deliver high-quality media content: Write press releases, briefings, and reactive statements that are clear, accurate, and effective, ensuring the Met’s voice is heard.
· Build strong networks: Establish and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and stakeholders, ensuring our messages reach diverse audiences.
· Monitor the media: Stay ahead of the news cycle, proactively managing media narratives, rebutting inaccuracies, and ensuring the Met’s perspective is well represented.
· Shape digital content: Create engaging, shareable content for digital platforms, using data and insights to target the right audiences.
· Respond to crisis: Be a key player in the Met’s crisis communications, delivering clear, timely responses in fast-moving situations.
What we’re looking For:
· A passion for storytelling: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for creating engaging narratives.
· Media savvy: Experience in a 24/7 media environment, with the ability to manage multiple, fast-moving demands.
· Digital expertise: An understanding of how to monitor channels, understand their impact, as well as shape and deliver digital content across a range of platforms.
· Calm under pressure: You’ll thrive in high-pressure environments, delivering clear communications within tight deadlines.
· Team player: A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong professional relationships both internally and externally.
What you’ll get
In addition to a competitive starting salary, you’ll be part of a team that has a tangible impact on public safety. You’ll work in one of the most exciting media environments in the UK, with opportunities for growth, learning, and progression as part of the Met’s communications transformation.
Work Pattern
You’ll work 36 hours a week, with shifts scheduled between 7am and 8pm across seven days. This includes weekend working on a rota basis. You’ll also be part of our on-call press office team, ensuring 24/7 media coverage.
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 3 December 2024.
The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups, and women.
As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.
