Communications Officer – Press (Mat Cover) – London

Company: The Royal Academy of Arts
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Location: London
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Communications Officer – Press (Mat Cover) – London,W1J 0BD

Salary: 31,782Please note that this role is being offered on a 12 month fixed term contract, as it is maternity cover. About this RoleThe Royal Academy of Arts is currently looking to appoint a Communications Officer to join our Content, Campaigns & Communications department on a fixed term contract basis, with a particular focus on Press.The Communications Officer will play a crucial role in the planning and implementation of press campaigns and events, working to drive revenue, reach and engagement with audiences. Whilst this role has a particular focus on press, this role will also work flexibly across the Content, Campaigns & Communications team to support the delivery of exceptional, audience focused campaigns.About YouTo be considered for this position, you will have previous experience in delivering press campaigns for exhibitions or similar cultural events.You will have proven ability building and maintaining excellent working relationships, with experience of cultivating relevant external media, influencer or VIP relationships. A flexible approach to working is key, as is the ability to work reliably to tight deadlines but also to flex / prioritise a varied workload. As part of this role, some out of hours work to attend events will be required, as well as some evenings and weekends….

Posted: June 15th, 2026