The Communications and Corporate Affairs (CCA) Directorate at Transport for London (TfL) is looking for a creative and proactive Press Officer to join the team. As a well-known and much-loved heritage brand, public and political scrutiny of TfL is always high, and no two days in the Press Office are the same.
Requirements
- Proven sustained experience and success in planning, co-ordinating and delivering PR campaigns for a range of audiences and writing for large audiences.
- At least a year’s experience in a busy and high-profile media environment, and of handling questioning from journalists on deadline.
- A good knowledge of the media landscape and knowledge of current PR techniques, including best practice of visual and copy-led media.
- High-quality written and verbal communication skills.
- The talent to create compelling PR campaigns, news stories and visual content
- The flexibility to work collaboratively, prioritise own workload, react to fast-paced events and the judgement to escalate issues when needed.
- The ability to form effective relationships with a broad range of people, including operational staff, policy officials, senior management and media.
- An awareness of the relationship between TfL and the Greater London Authority (GLA) and TfL in the wider political context.
Benefits
- Final salary pension scheme
- Free travel for you on the TfL network
- Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
- 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow.
- Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel