PR officer - Michael Page Marketing : Job Details

We are seeking a press officer who has experience in running a busy press office and responding to enquiries.

Client Details

Leading Support charity.

Description

• Manage Press Office: Oversee the daily operations of the press office, ensuring smooth communication across teams and handling all media-related activities.
• Proactive Media Outreach: Pitch compelling stories and campaigns to the media, including a focus on issues such as campaigning against government cuts to national victim services, as well as highlighting regional services being awarded new contracts.
• Media Relations: Handle incoming media requests, interviews, and reactive inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate, and appropriate responses.
• Campaign Management: Support media campaigns, including managing the rollout of key messages around government policy changes and social issues, particularly related to victim services.
• Case Study Development: Work closely with internal teams to develop case studies that will evolve into larger media pieces, ensuring these stories are impactful and resonate with the target audience.
• Press Office Supervision: Directly manage the day-to-day activities within the press office, ensuring all media requests, queries, and outputs are managed efficiently.
• Event and Media Management: Coordinate with other team members to organize press events, interviews, and media outreach efforts related to regional service contracts and other key projects.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Work with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure consistency and alignment of media messages and outputs.

Profile

• Experience: Proven experience in a press office or media relations role, preferably within a public sector or campaign-focused environment.
• Media Expertise: Strong understanding of media channels, relationships, and pitching techniques, with a track record of successfully placing stories and managing media coverage.
• Proactive Mindset: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, create media opportunities, and drive campaigns that align with organizational goals.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, concise, and compelling media content.

Crisis Management: Ability to handle reactive media inquiries, manage sensitive issues, and respond effectively to potential crises.

Job Offer

12 week contract

hybrid working model or chance to work remotely

Competitive day rate