Media Officer

Are you passionate about improving the level of healthcare received by patients? If so, we may have the perfect role for you. The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is a leading membership organisation that supports and advocates for doctors that treat cancer (Clinical Oncologists) and interpret medical imaging in order to diagnose patients (Radiologists).

We are looking for a proactive and analytical thinker to join us as our Media Officer, taking on responsibility for leading our media engagement activity. In the Media Officer role, you will shape our approach to external communications, working with colleagues to identify opportunities to further the College s objectives through media activity, refine communications plans and provide a responsive press office function.

In order to be successful in the role you will work as an integral part of our dynamic External Affairs team, utilising your extensive experience of press campaigns and responsive media handling in order to drive impactful change. As the RCR s Media Officer you will have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare environment and advocate for the growth of our specialities in order to improve patient care. You will achieve this by working closely with RCR spokespeople and other internal stakeholders to develop a media strategy that establishes the College as go-to experts in radiology and clinical oncology.

What you ll do:

• Provide a highly responsive press office function to boost the RCR s influence, build its profile and support its reputation.
• Create and deliver on external communications plans for key activities to achieve high profile press coverage and impact e.g. RCR reports, events and policy statements.
• Develop a high level of knowledge of RCR s external-facing policies, projects and initiatives.
• Undertake media and social media monitoring to identify proactive and reactive opportunities, as well as emerging stories with relevance to the RCR, keeping team members briefed as necessary.
• Monitor the political and policy environment in England and the devolved nations to identify threats and opportunities to the College s objectives, disseminating and briefing senior RCR leaders and managers as necessary.

What you ll need:

• Extensive experience of delivering press campaigns and responsive press work.
• Experience of delivering corporate communications strategies.
• Experience of working closely with policy and public affairs colleagues.
• Ability to translate complex policy content into succinct and clear messages.
• High level oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, confident to initiate and progress work, knowing when to consult or involve others.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. If you are interested in finding out more about the Media Officer role and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack.

The closing date for applications is 23: February 2025. Shortlist interviews are scheduled for 21 February, with selection interviews taking place on 26 February 2025.