Senior Media Advisor

Job Location	Elworth
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
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Job Description

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of theircase.We are looking to appoint a talented Media Advisor / Senior Media Advisor, who will be responsible for managing the firms relationships with the media and the day-to-day running of the press office. As the Media Advisor / Senior Media Advisor you will formpart of the External Communications and wider Corporate Affairs team which also encompasses Internal Communications.The Corporate Affairs function is led by the Corporate Affairs Director who reports to the Chief People Officer. The External Communications team are the first port of call for enquiries coming into the business from journalists and oversee the interactionof all the firms spokespeople with the media. Slater & Gordon is well known for its media commentary on a number of issuesfrom public inquiries, family and employment law to personal injury including clinical negligence. We have an ambitious plan to bolsterour communications efforts positioning the firm as a consumer champion that continues to disrupt the legal services market.Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordons business: We take pride in the quality of instructions we secure and the unfailing support we provide to our clients. Youll need talent, ambition, focus and drive. Well also need you to have fantasticorganisational skills and attention to detail.At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, were building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their fullselves to the job and invest in the companys future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.Responsibilities to include.

Day-to-day responsibility for the firms press office, managing reactive media enquiries including occasional out of hours cover
Support key Practice Areas with media engagement related to high profile casesthis will involve speaking to lawyers and their clients to build the story and writing up pitches/case studies for media
Draft reactive statements and FAQs as required
Pitch senior fee earners for proactive/profile-building opportunities in line with the firms communications strategy
Brief company spokespeople before media interviews and sit it on/oversee interviews and briefings where necessary

About You:

Experience in a busy press office or newsroom
Well-organised with excellent attention to detail and prioritisation skills
Excellent writing skills
Prior experience in a legal environment is desirable

Company Values:Our values provide the framework for how we engage with our colleagues, customers and stakeholders. These behaviours and values must be demonstrated in the role and across the business.

We do what we say we will
We own it, we sort it
We dont wait, we create
We respect and encourage each other
We make time to live

What we offer in return:We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance.The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.

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