A press officer acts as the official media contact for a specific public or private organization, handling all media interest. Answering journalists' enquiries writing press releases and news articles.
Monitoring and liaising with the media. Arranging press conferences, news briefings, media interviews, visits and public events. Attending committee meetings and debates. Keeping up to date with current issues and public opinions.
A press officer may also accompany senior staff, such as ministers, on visits. Work as a press officer in the private sector is likely to include a broader range of activities with employers ranging from charities to events organizers.
In addition to handling media enquiries, writing press releases and arranging interviews and press conferences, duties may also include working with a team to stage a large event, such as a music festival.
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