An internationally renowned University in London is looking for an interim Media Manager to join the team for 3 months starting in May. The Media Manager will support on a large scale external communications campaign.
Client Details
Our client is a well recognised brand in the Higher Education sector.
The team are in the office 2-3 times per week in central London.
Description
- Develop and deliver proactive, engaging and impactful external communications campaigns that increase awareness of the university.
- Provide reactive communications support including crisis management.
- Develop and implement proactive external communications campaigns and activities.
- Manage media enquiries from local, national and international media.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the University as well as the communications team.
- Lead on corporate projects and activities including: speech writing, media briefings, website content, online and print publication content creation and production.
Profile
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Experience of developing, planning and delivering successful, proactive, external communications campaigns.
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Track record of successfully working proactively with news or specialist media to secure positive coverage.
- Background in external communications and campaign management.
- Evidence of crisis/issue management media handling.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly.
- Ability to produce written content suitable for a wide variety of channels.
Job Offer
- 3 month contract.
- Start in May 2025.
- Day rate contract PAYE or Umbrella.
- Salary bracket £40,000 - £48,000.
- Hybrid working.
- Fast moving interview process.