Senior Press Associate - BB Partners

£30,000 - £36,000 • BB Partners • London

We are BB Partners, an advisory for changemakers.

Our work shapes discourse, influences policy, builds movements and helps leaders use their reputation and power for good.

BB Partners is looking for a Senior Associate from a media and press background. This person should have at least 2 years of experience working in media or a press orientated role and should be able to bring a disciplined approach to account management and a desire to contribute to the culture of a small team.

Job description

Senior Associate (Press)

Start date: 1st March

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent position

Location: Hybrid set-up between central London office and working from home.

Qualifications & experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in media and a press orientated role.

• Experience liaising with journalises and influencers.

• Experience placing spokespeople on traditional and new media.

• Good judgement and ability to spot news and shape a story.

• Experience in and ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple teams, communicating confidently with both junior and senior team members, to deliver timely results.

• Fluent in English and proficiency in other languages preferable.

• Experience and passion for working on communications projects for purpose-led organisations or businesses.

• Experience managing a number of accounts or projects, prioritising work within a fast-paced environment.

The role will require:

• Managing projects and partner accounts.

• Being comfortable and confident as the day-to-day contact for partners, and able to manage all aspects of a project efficiently.

• Drafting and proofreading various communications for key audiences including press releases, social media posts, news stories, articles, case studies, product pieces, and other mixed media materials.

• Proactive engagement with stakeholders including media, politicians, policy makers, business leaders and beyond.

• Continuous monitoring and awareness of the political agenda in the UK and beyond to deliver impactful results.

You’ll enjoy the job if you’re:

• Interested in politics and the state of the world

• Love a fast paced but supportive environment

• A self-starter

• Happy to muck in and get things done

• Flexible and happy to adapt

• Happy and exciting by the prospect of being part of the growth of a new business

Benefits

• Central London office with facilities including a gym and bike storage

• A personal development allowance

• NEST pension with 3% employer contribution

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave

• Up to three weeks working remotely a year (within three hours' time difference of BST / GMT)

• Employee Assistance Programme

This post is UK based. Applicants will require current and valid permission to work in the UK

BB Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. BB Partners does not discriminate against candidates or employees because of their sex, race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

The deadline for receiving applications is 2nd February 2026.

First-round of interviews will take place on 9th February 2026.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email lulu@bbpartners.co.uk.