PR Officer
Royal Yachting Association
PR Officer
£33000
Royal Yachting Association, Park Gate, Hampshire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 85d551f4345941a8b9f7cdc06b7d5710
Full Job Description
- Manage the RYA press office and act as a spokesperson for media enquiries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media, stakeholders, and partner organisations.
- Support PR campaigns by creating impactful content for various channels.
- Support PR Managers to evaluate campaign success and provide insights.
- Assist in crisis response where relevant.
- Develop a network of affiliated clubs and training centres to promote RYA initiatives.
- Attend relevant meetings and events to stay connected with the sailing community.
- Work closely and in collaboration with the PR managers to ensure alignment with strategy and focus on impact
- Work in conjunction with BST PR Manager to utilise World sailing events and sailors to tell RYA story.
- Work alongside external agencies and manage day to day activity.
- Liaise with regional consultants on day-to-day basis.
Proven experience in PR or media relations. - Excellent written and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects.
- Knowledge of sailing or marine sports is a plus.
The Royal Yachting Association is seeking a talented PR Officer to support the PR & Strategic Engagement team sitting within our External Affairs department. - 33 days holiday including public holidays pro rata
- Your Birthday Day off
- 10% RYA contribution to a Personal Pension Scheme
- Volunteering days
- Free charging point for electric vehicles whilst on your working days at the office
- Free Life Insurance
- Discounts platform for retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership
- Social Events
- RYA Membership
The PR & Strategic Engagement function at the RYA has recently expanded to support our newTogether on Waterstrategy. It exists to maintain, protect and enhance the reputation of the RYA creating inspiring campaigns that influence and inform members and the next generation of sailors.
The PR Officer supports the PR campaign managers to proactively tell the story of the RYA and the sports it represents at a national and regional level, in alignment with the PR implementation strategy and wider Together on Water strategy.
In return for your work, youll receive a range of benefits including:
….just to name a few.