MEDIA OFFICER
Salary circa £30k p.a. depending on experience
The Wellcome Trust is one of the world's largest medical research charities, funding the brightest scientists with the best ideas.
We have an exciting opportunity for a media professional operating at a senior level to manage the press and PR of Wellcome Collection, a new £30 million arts venue in central London.
Wellcome Collection is a unique cultural space devoted to medicine, life and art - hosting two permanent exhibitions, a series of 'special exhibitions' and an ongoing events programme designed to unravel some of the big ideas around life, health and wellbeing. www.wellcomecollection.org
The position reports into the Head of Media Relations and will be part of a team that generates and responds to media interest in the Trust and Wellcome Collection.
With at least 2 years experience in a press office environment you will ideally be confident in dealing with all types of media, have experience of managing events publicity and securing national media coverage. In addition, you will be a lateral thinker with a flexible approach and the ability to spot a good story.
For this role you should be able to demonstrate:
* a proven track record in media relations
* experience of generating national coverage for major events
* strong writing and communications skills
* good interpersonal skills
* an interest in science and the arts
The Wellcome Trust offers an excellent benefits package. For more details, please visit www.wellcome.ac.uk
To apply please send full CV and covering letter, clearly stating your current salary details quoting the title of the post for which you are applying to HR, Wellcome Trust, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE, UK or to [log in to unmask]
Application deadline: 24 September 2007
Interview date: 5 October 2007
THE WELLCOME TRUST IS COMMITTED TO BEING AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
THE WELLCOME TRUST IS A REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 210183
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Craig Brierley
Media Officer
Wellcome Trust
215 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE
T: +44 (0)20 7611 7329
M: +44 (0)7957 468218
F: +44 (0)20 7611 7282
The Wellcome Trust is a charity registered in England, no. 210183. Its sole Trustee is The Wellcome Trust Limited, a company registered in England, no. 2711000, whose registered office is 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE.
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