Media relations specialist Work, Jobs in Manchester, Eng (with Salaries)

News and Media Relations Officer
The University of Manchester —Manchester
- £37,694 - £46,064 a year
- Hybrid work
- University
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Employer Outreach and Social Media Lead
The Manchester College —Manchester
- £32,931 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Data analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Paid Media Executive
Irwin Mitchell —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Business development
- Organisational skills
Communication & Exhibitions Specialist
Sécheron Hasler Group —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- English
- Project management
Quick apply
Regional Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist
MDPI UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Google Suite
- Marketing
- Social media management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
PR Account Manager
Havas Group —Manchester
- Full-time
Project Controls Specialists - All Levels
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Work-based placements
HSR Psychology —Salford
- Full-time
- Psychology
- Organisational skills
- IT
Lecturer (User Experience)
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £41,064 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Life insurance
Procurement Consultant - Renewable Energy Capital Programmes & Projects
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Travel
- Contracts
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Associate Director – Conventional & Low Carbon (CLC) - Programme Advisory
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- No degree
- Business
Quick apply
Project Controls Specialists (all levels) - Performance & Reporting
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Leadership
Quick apply
Brand & PR Manager / Head of Brand & Communication
DCBL —Runcorn
- £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Bid Co Ordinator
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
Quick apply
Associate Director - Project Controls & Performance
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
Procurement Consultant
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- Contracts
Quick apply
Digital Advisory/ Strategy Consultant (Manager/ Principal) - London & Manchester
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
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Lab techincian
Alkegen —Widnes
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
7d
Senior Procurement Consultant - Renewable Energy Capital Programmes & Projects
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Business development
- Travel
- Contracts
Quick apply
SC Cleared Digital Advisory/ Strategy Consultant (Manager/ Principal) – UK Wide
Turner & Townsend —Manchester
- Full-time
- Management
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
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News and Media Relations Officer

The University of Manchester -
Manchester

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Job details

£37,694 - £46,064 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Communications
IT
Public relations
Media relations

Full job description

Join a busy and ambitious press office and help shape how the University of Manchester is seen and heard. You’ll play a key role in delivering coordinated, creative and proactive media relations that support the University’s strategic objectivesspotting opportunities, pitching stories, and helping to generate impactful coverage across corporate news, campaigns, international partnerships, policy, innovation, teaching and learning, and flexible learning.

This is a varied role for someone who enjoys building relationships, working at pace, and turning complex activity into clear, compelling stories for external audiences.

What you’ll do

You will:

Develop and pitch story ideas to secure proactive media coverage across priority themes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and relevant media outlets (print, broadcast, trade, specialist and digital).
Write and distribute press releases, profiles, and news items, working with colleagues across the University.
Prepare briefings and support for senior leaders for interviews and media engagement.
Respond quickly and effectively to media enquiries, providing accurate information and advice.
Provide guidance and informal training to colleagues (staff and students) engaging with the media.
Help monitor media coverage and contribute to regular reporting and insight for the team.
Support the coordination of media relations activity across the Communications and Marketing directorate.
Help organise media visits and opportunities to showcase the University’s campus, people and facilities.

Working pattern: Out-of-hours work will be required as part of an on-call rota, and you’ll support two Saturday open days each year (with an allowance for the rota and time off in lieu for open days).

About the team

The Media Relations team sits within the Directorate of Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment and plays a central role in building the University’s reputation and supporting the ambitions set out in the Manchester 2035 strategy. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the directorate (including Policy@Manchester, social media, research communications, and staff and student communications) and with communications colleagues in the Faculties.

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to hear from proactive applicants who can show evidence of taking initiative, spotting opportunities, and delivering effective media relations.

You’ll have:

Practical knowledge and experience of core media relations activity and good practice.
Significant experience in media relations, corporate communications, public relations or journalism (or closely related work).
Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders.
The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and respond calmly and effectively to breaking issues.
Good IT and digital skills (including using tools to draft, distribute, and monitor communications).
Qualifications: A degree and/or relevant professional qualification in public relations or journalism is welcome, but we also encourage applications from candidates with equivalent professional experience.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Ben Robinson

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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