Communications Manager

Salary: c£40,000, depending on experience, plus benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Council for the Training of Journalists, one of the most successful and pro-active media industry charities, and to play a lead role in promoting quality, trusted journalism and diversity. Your work will help shape the future of journalism by supporting training and education initiatives and ensuring high standards.

Reporting to the head of marketing and communications, the NCTJ’s communications manager will focus on maintaining the charity’s brand consistency and implementing day-to-day communication activities. These include content creation, digital and social media, careers and other projects, media relations, public affairs, and managing our team of ambassadors. The communications manager will also contribute ideas and updates to the charity’s marketing and communications strategy and action plan.

For this important communications role an NCTJ qualification is essential as strong writing, storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills are a pre-requisite.

Ideally you will be a senior journalist or editor with additional experience in a PR and/or communications role, perhaps with some relevant exposure to public affairs, education, or careers work.

Successful candidates will understand digital communications, including social media management.

IT literacy is vital, along with curiosity about the opportunities and threats AI poses to journalism.

You must have a ‘can-do’ attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.

We are looking for people with the following skills, competencies, and personal attributes:

Enthusiasm and passion for NCTJ values and objectives, particularly in promoting quality, trusted journalism and diversity.
Genuine interest in journalism education and training.
Creative thinking and attention to detail.
Proficiency in using communication tools and platforms, such as content management systems and social media management tools.
Ability to work collaboratively and proactively within a team.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing tasks.
A flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits include a competitive salary of £35-40,000, depending on experience, employer pension contribution, company bonus scheme, 25 days of holiday, free life cover, professional development opportunities and career development. We practice and champion equality, diversity and inclusion and we have a collaborative and supportive goal-oriented culture to achieve our priorities. Flexible working arrangements, such as part-time working, can be considered for this position but we do want this pivotal role to be office-based.