Senior Media PR Officer

Location

Didcot, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

My client is seeking a skilled Senior Media Officer to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in helping shape our media relations strategy and driving impactful campaigns. If you're a proactive communicator with a knack for storytelling and a passion for fostering positive industry coverage, this role is for you.

As our Senior Media Officer, you'll be at the forefront of our media relations efforts, working closely with the Media Relations Manager to deliver professional, precise, and influential messaging across various campaigns and programmes. You'll build effective working relationships with national and trade journalists to amplify our voice and enhance our industry presence. From spearheading proactive media campaigns to adeptly managing high-profile issues, you'll thrive in our hard-working, fun and friendly team.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a media officer or senior PR executive, adept at pitching stories and handling journalist inquiries.
• Exceptional communication and networking skills, with a track record of building effective relationships and influencing stakeholders.
• A demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate media plans, securing targeted coverage across various outlets.
• Experience navigating high-pressure media situations, with strong prioritisation skills and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in persuasive writing and utilising various communication techniques to convey the key messages to diverse audiences.
• High standard of written English and the ability to prepare accurate material for journalists and internal documents.
• Expertise in traditional, digital, and social media communications; proficient in using various digital platforms (including social media) to enhance awareness and engagement.
• Strong multitasking abilities and a collaborative spirit, essential for thriving in our tight-knit team.
• Proven ability to take ownership of tasks and demonstrate initiative, particularly when working independently in the absence of a manager.
• Previous experience using a media database and distribution platform.

Benefits and Hours

• Full time 35 hours a week, 2 days home working and 3 days in Office
• Excellent for managing work and our lives away from it with core business hours of 10 00 and an office open from 08 30.
• 30 days annual leave
• 4% employee / 5% employer pension
• 3 x salary life assurance
• A health cash plan

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.

If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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£34k - £36k per annum