Becoming a PhotographerCategory: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
Press officers serve as an organisations official point of contact for media inquiries. They are employed in the private, public sector, and increasingly in the third or voluntary sector.
Their usual tasks and day to day activities include:
Writing press releases and articles.
Building a list of media contacts.
Answering media queries and questions.
Advising on publicity matters.
Organising press conferences, interviews, briefings, official visits and public events.
Preparing press packs and similar material.
Keeping an archive of cuttings and recordings of media coverage.
Attending meetings and discussions.
Working alongside senior colleagues to provide information and facts when a high profile visitor is on site.
Working hours follow the usual Monday to Friday office hours pattern, but extra hours will be worked as needed to cover special events. Press Officers working for the police and other emergency services will also be required on duty to provide media briefings after unexpected events; such as accidents, crimes or flooding.
A high standard of communication skills, both written and verbal is a must, along with creativity, adaptability, persistence, persuasiveness and determination.
The work, like journalism, offers great variety and opportunities to meet a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
Press officers are on the front line of any organisations communications operation and need to be prompt, punctual and have quick access to questions and queries. A smart dress code is essential when working in public or meeting visitors. Professional conduct at all times is also essential.
Typical salaries for press officers can range from under £20000, to over £28000.
Press Officers are often trained journalists who have gained prior media experience on newspapers, radio stations or television work. Typically they will have passed the senior stage of qualification as accredited by The National Council for the Training of Journalists. With their experience and background they will come to the new job already with a new batch of contacts.
Press officer vacancies are advertised in specialist publications, local and regional newspapers, relevant websites, and also by Job Centre Plus and specialist recruitment agencies.
Posted By: Jon Richards
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