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Senior Media Officer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 9LT

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Senior Media Officer position is a 6-month fixed-term contract with a salary range of £37,000 to £40,000.
  • The role involves creating impactful content, sourcing news stories, and monitoring media coverage.
  • Candidates should have proven media relations experience and exceptional communication skills.
  • A degree or equivalent qualification in journalism or a related field is required, along with experience in a press environment.
  • Hybrid working and travel are necessary components of the role, which may also lead to an extension beyond the initial contract.

Senior Media Officer6 month FTC (with potential to extend)Hybrid working and travel required£37-40kThe role- Create impactful and accurate content- Proactively source interesting news stories- Monitor and report on media coverage- Liaise with the press team and wider colleagues to create collaborative and impactful stories- Adhere to best practice media relations processes- Work effectively to meet tight deadlines- Lead and advise on content strategy- Contribute to a media plan promoting the organisation across the UK- Take a strategic approach to communications planning- Identify and establish strong stakeholder relationships- Support media training and briefing for colleaguesThe ideal candidate- Proven media relations/press office experience- Exceptional communication and networking skills- Demonstrated ability to develop media plans- Experience in a busy press environment- Experience in traditional, digital, and social media communications- Ability to work efficiently, to deadlines, and to manage your own workload- Educated to a degree level or equivalent- Journalism, CIPR, or equivalentWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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