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• Maximise press coverage of Policy Exchange’s reports, in lead up to report launches, in national, specialist and regional media. Particular focus on broadcast and comment pages.
• Strategic planning with comms director to identify opportunities for Policy Exchange to pitch comment pieces or media stories where we have strong policy recommendations.
• Identify stand alone stories from ongoing research that can be briefed and placed in appropriate outlets.
• Identify top lines, write press releases and brief to national print and broadcast journalists.
• Maintain regular presence in specialist media outlets and blog forums (Comment is Free, ConHome, Spectator Coffee House).
• Identify and build relations with key contacts outside political commentariat.
• Work with specific research directors to help them build up contacts in appropriate fields preparation for and feedback on interviews.

Closing date 25th November 2009 (however, we may appoint the role before this date if a suitable applicant is found)

Please forward covering letter that explains your suitability and your Curriculum Vitae to Janet Batterbee by email only.