Chatham House, one of the world's leading international affairs think tanks, is recruiting a Press Officer to join its busy press team in the Communications & Publishing department. You will work with journalists from around the world and engage daily with national outlets on the biggest stories and issues.
What you will do:
- Act as a key point of contact for media enquiries, coordinating interviews and supporting media engagement activities.
- Build relationships with journalists and help secure media coverage for Chatham House experts, research and events.
- Draft and distribute press materials, including press releases, invitations and media updates.
- Monitor, analyse and report on media coverage, helping to demonstrate the impact of the institute's work.
- Work closely with researchers and communications colleagues to identify opportunities that raise the profile of experts and thought leadership.
About you:
- An organised and proactive communications professional with a passion for international affairs and the global issues shaping today's world.
- You enjoy building relationships, working collaboratively and finding creative ways to raise the profile of expert voices and ideas.
- Confident engaging with journalists and stakeholders, with excellent communication skills and a desire to develop your career in a busy, high-profile press office.
Terms: Full-time, permanent. Salary £38,000 per year. Hybrid role based at the London office in St James's Square, with at least 2 days per week onsite. Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave and flexible working.
Application closing Date: Friday 23 October 2026, 23:59 BST.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Chatham House careers site (Teamtailor application form). Applications close Friday 23 October 2026, 23:59 BST.
https://careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/8540649-press-officer