The News and Media adviser is a crucial role within the Media and News Relations team.

The successful candidate will take the lead in research and planning for media campaigns to ensure that the BMA is well represented in the media on key aspects of health policy and issues concerning the medical profession.

The role also involves provide timely, high-quality, professional BMA member and media briefings, draft press releases and. In addition to the above, this role will include specific responsibility for translating analysis of the BMA’s media coverage at a national a regional level into reports that help shape proactive media and member engagement activity and help maintain good relations between the BMA and the media at a regional level.

There is a requirement to provide out of hours media support and guidance, for which a generous out of hours allowance is paid.

The role is a hybrid one, between home and the BMA’s head office in central London.

Why work for us?

As a BMA employee, you`ll receive:

• Generous annual leave provision, plus 1 company day and public holidays
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period
• Additional flexible benefits.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website.

Closing date: 30th September 2022

For any queries please email [email protected]

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

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