Media and Campaigns Advisor

Media and Campaigns Adviser About us The Standard is a media company that offers news and culture for Londoners, everywhere. We deliver content through digital, audio, video, and social platforms, as well as a new weekly print product called The London Standard. We also create live experiences and events and collaborate with a number of OOH partners. Our headquarters are located in Finsbury Square, London. The role We are looking for an exceptional Media and Campaigns Adviser to work directly with the leadership team at the Evening Standard in London. This is a high-trust role spanning strategic communications, media relations, campaigns, cultural projects and selected editorial work. It requires intelligence, discretion, excellent judgement and a strong understanding of the media and cultural landscape.

• Provide strategic advice and practical support across media, communications, campaigns, public engagement and reputation.
• Develop and deliver campaigns, announcements and cultural or public-facing initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, broadcasters, publicists, cultural institutions and other key contacts.
• Prepare concise briefings on current affairs, media trends and cultural developments, identifying opportunities and risks.
• Draft and edit articles, speeches, statements, correspondence and briefing notes to a very high standard.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgement. About you
• You are intellectually strong, curious and well educated, with an excellent grasp of current affairs, culture and ideas.
• You have substantial experience in media, PR, strategic communications, talent management and/or campaigns, ideally with national media exposure.
• You have a strong, current network across UK media and communications, with useful relationships across arts, culture, publishing, fashion, hospitality and London's creative world.
• You are culturally engaged, read widely and are comfortable moving between serious current affairs and cultural life.
• You write exceptionally well and can adapt quickly between public-facing copy, briefings and private correspondence.
• You are fast, organised, resourceful and calm under pressure, and comfortable working directly with a senior public figure. The strongest candidates will combine sharp judgement, first-rate writing, a serious contact book, cultural confidence and absolute discretion. Expected behaviours
• Continuous improvement – works in a smart, flexible, and focussed way, is curious, open to change and suggests ideas for improvements to the way things are done.
• Building capability – keeps own knowledge and skill set current and evolving and looks for ways to continue learning to support the achievement of business objectives.
• Quality service – delivers high quality and efficient service and takes account of the diverse client needs and requirements when looking at ways to improve service quality. The Standard Values
• Trust: Fair. Honest. Accurate. From our reporting to how we conduct our relationships, trust is in our DNA.
• Diversity: We are London – the most diverse city in the world. Our commitment is to represent our city with a team and through content that reflects our readers.
• Innovation: Ideas are our currency. In a city that is always evolving we embrace and drive change across all our platforms, within our team and as a business.
• Collaboration: We're in this together – as colleagues, stakeholders, and citizens of our great capital. Teamwork is key to our success – inside and outside of the building.
• Resilience: Through every one of history's landmark moments The Standard has responded and delivered. We're proud to be a news brand with a powerful legacy – and a focus on the future. : our commitment to diversity and inclusion At The Standard our ambition is to represent our city with a team and through content that reflects our audience. We want to attract those voices previously underrepresented in media, offering a rewarding career and opportunities for all. Teamwork is key to our success. We want all our people to feel like they belong and that their voices matter. If you need any assistance or adjustments during the process, please let us know.