Media and Communications Officer
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,580 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | HP14 4UE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 413385 |
Summary
The successful candidate will undertake a variety of tasks that contribute to the smooth-running of the station, including, but not limited to:
Briefing and advising the Station Commander on all Media and Communications matters.
The Primary point of contact for all Station personnel who wish to publicise an event/programme through various digital (eg: social media) and non-digital means (hard copy literature)
The continuous development and implementation of the Stn Engagement and Social Media Strategy that encompasses 5 objectives (Be a great place to work, be resilient, be a positive force within the Bucks community, foster development and encourage innovation and begin the journey to net zero and sustainable ops).
Provision of positive media coverage – developed through close links and contact with local press (to include press releases, human interest stories etc).
Oversight of the station’s online presence (including Facebook & Twitter) and the training given to social media holders through best practice guidelines.
Acting as Media Liaison when journalists/film crews visit the unit (and notifying Air Media & Comms/DDC as a matter of course to ensure awareness). Organising high-profile visits to Station for individuals/groups who have an interest in the workings of the Station.
Researching, writing, videoing & publicising human-interest stories (and theme days) across Station (to be promulgated via digital and non-digital means).
Provision of media plans for major station events.
Member of the Stn Management Board & Quarterly Management Board and responsible for updating on Media & Comms.
Briefing and advising the Station Commander on all Media and Communications matters.
The Primary point of contact for all Station personnel who wish to publicise an event/programme through various digital (eg: social media) and non-digital means (hard copy literature)
The continuous development and implementation of the Stn Engagement and Social Media Strategy that encompasses 5 objectives (Be a great place to work, be resilient, be a positive force within the Bucks community, foster development and encourage innovation and begin the journey to net zero and sustainable ops).
Provision of positive media coverage – developed through close links and contact with local press (to include press releases, human interest stories etc).
Oversight of the station’s online presence (including Facebook & Twitter) and the training given to social media holders through best practice guidelines.
Acting as Media Liaison when journalists/film crews visit the unit (and notifying Air Media & Comms/DDC as a matter of course to ensure awareness). Organising high-profile visits to Station for individuals/groups who have an interest in the workings of the Station.
Researching, writing, videoing & publicising human-interest stories (and theme days) across Station (to be promulgated via digital and non-digital means).
Provision of media plans for major station events.
Member of the Stn Management Board & Quarterly Management Board and responsible for updating on Media & Comms.