Corporate PR executive

Ref

UKWTS365

Region

UK - Heathrow

Location

UK - London - Waterside

Category

Head Office Opportunities

Experienced communicator required to join British Airways' press team to promote the airline's people and achievements, and defend its reputation.

About the role

Closing Date: 14 September 2014

 

In this varied role you'll be responsible for coming up with story ideas that promote British Airways as well as using your experience of working in a press office or newsroom to defend the airline's reputation and limit negative publicity.

 

Reporting to the Head of News, you will ensure that stories you originate are picked up by local and national media, and that you monitor aviation issues to remain on top of industry developments.

 

You will use your sound news judgement to craft clear and concise statements and briefings for journalists and to provide advice and guidance.

About the day to day

• Handling journalist enquiries, liaising with senior managers to gain information and advice in order to develop consumer-friendly and timely responses
• Identifying influential media contacts and building relationships with journalists
• Monitoring and collating media coverage for senior executives, and writing detailed briefs for colleagues
• Developing story ideas to promote British Airways in the local and national media, and drafting accurate press materials and internal briefs
• In conjunction with the Head of News, advising senior executives on press office strategy
• Updating the British Airways online Media Centre

About you

• You must be a proven communicator, with solid recent experience of working in a press office or newsroom environment and excellent written and verbal skills
• We will expect you to demonstrate your ability to construct and deliver clear and concise statements
• You will have a flair for developing relationships both among your colleagues and outside of your organisation
• You will have the ability to work flexible hours and have experience of remaining calm while working under pressure and to tight deadlines, and producing accurate and well written work
• You will be required to work on call, as part of a duty press office team

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit their CV and answer the following questions. Please prepare your answers in advance:

• What do you believe are the top three challenges facing British Airways? (Max 250 words)
• Please explain the skills and experience you have that equip you for this role (Max 250 words)
• Please give an example of when you have had to work as part of a team to achieve a goal(Max 250 words)

Please note: You should be able to work flexibly, including shifts and weekends on a roster.

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