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Press Officer (FTC), ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS/KEW GARDENS
Bee Ridge, FL
Contract
Onsite
Mid LevelRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a leading plant science institute and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Press Officer will drive media coverage and influencer engagement to promote Kew Gardens as a major visitor attraction, supporting the media profile and handling sensitive issues.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Drive media coverage and influencer engagement for Kew Gardens
Support the media and external profile of Kew
Identify media opportunities and earned influencer content
Handle proactive and reactive media requests
Support and advise colleagues across Kew
Attend events and travel to support core communications activity in the UK
Participate in a press on-call rota
Qualification
Required
Proven PR experience as a professional, gained either in house or with an agency ideally working in a visitor attraction
Track record of supporting on high impact PR campaigns from pitching and negotiating with the media, to setting up interviews and guiding filming
Experience working with influencers on an earned basis
Confidence in managing sensitive issues and supporting on crisis communications where required
Motivated, a self-starter, highly organised and comfortable with juggling multiple projects and deadlines
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills to represent the Communications team with credibility
Ability to deliver clear, engaging presentations in marcomms working groups
Genuine appreciation for biodiversity and a sound understanding of today's environmental challenges
Understanding of how Kew's mission fits within the global response to the climate and biodiversity crises
Benefits
Opportunities for continuous learning
A generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
An Employee Assistance Programme
Other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
A competitive pension
An employee discount scheme
Free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries
Access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst
Company
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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