Media Coordinator/Press Officer

My Southampton based Public Sector client is seeking a Media Coordinator/Press Officer/Media & Press Officer for a 3 month contract.

Background: The timely and appropriate response to media enquiries is critical to maintaining the client's reputation and maximising opportunities to promote key business priorities and safety messages using both conventional media and social media.
This role will also have a key responsibility in advising officials on media handling issues, developing lines to take and identifying proactive opportunities to create articles and media features as required.

Key Tasks for the Media Coordinator/Press Officer/Media
* responsible for responding to incoming media enquiries using the media handling system in accordance with the client's protocol;
* responsible for identifying the need for proactive handling planning, developing and delivering key lines to take and dissemination if these key lines to media contacts;
* creating press releases in accordance with the writing guidelines;
* responsible for identifying proactive media opportunities and documentary filming opportunities;
* advises on social media monitoring reports;
* contributes to forward planning grid.
* The post holder will be part of the 24/7 on call duty rota, responding to out of hours enquiries and maritime incidents

Essential Skills/Knowledge for the Media Coordinator/Press Officer/Mediawe welcome applicants from all backgrounds.