Press Officer for Neurodiversity in Business - Volunteer

Neurodiversity; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Press Officer to enhance media relations and share impactful stories around neurodiversity. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in press office roles, excellent writing and communication skills, and a passion for workplace inclusion. Responsibilities include building journalist relationships, managing media databases, and tracking coverage, all aimed at advocating for neuroinclusion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a press office or PR/media relations role.
• Confidence in building journalist relationships and pitching stories.
• Passionate about neurodiversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists.
• Maintain and regularly update NiB’s media database.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases and media statements.
• Coordinate media activity for major NiB initiatives.
• Track and report on media coverage and press engagement.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Communication skills

Building journalist relationships

Pitching stories

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Press Officer to join our External Communications team. This role is for someone who enjoys building strong media relationships, telling impactful stories, and shaping conversations around workplace inclusion.

What difference will you make?

By taking ownership of communications initiatives you will help NiB

• influence national and sector-wide conversations about neuroinclusion
• highlights neurodivergent voices and amplifies key themes affecting neuroinclusion

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a press office or PR/media relations role (essential).
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Confidence in building journalist relationships and pitching stories.
• Highly desirable Existing contacts in HR, business, DEI, or employment-related media.
• Passionate about neurodiversity and inclusion.

What will you be doing?

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists
• Maintain and regularly update NiB’s media database.
• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases and media statements.
• Keep NiB’s Media Pack updated.
• Coordinate media activity for major NiB initiatives
• Develop and deliver regular media briefings for journalists
• Support NiB spokespeople
• Track and report on media coverage and press engagement