Press and Media Officer

PRESS/MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICER, ideally with some public sector experience, required for initial 6 MONTH CONTRACT with PUBLIC SECTOR organisation in CENTRAL GLASGOW.

Your main purpose of the role will be to support the Communications Manager in developing and delivering a proactive media plan that underpins the overall corporate strategy of the client and in addition to work with partners and key stakeholders in delivering communications to support the implementation of a key project.

Duties will include:

- Manage the "media desk" responding to all media enquiries received via our new and traditional media channels. This may involve evening and weekend work from time to time
- Research, draft and present reports and communication material - new media and traditional - ensuring it conforms with relevant guidelines
- Develop, maintain and proactively use contacts across all media channels to identify opportunities for, and secure, immediate and long-term media coverage
- Commissioning internally, and drafting, regular proactive media initiatives including media releases, comment pieces, and letters to editors ensuring balance across the company activities
- Managing day to day press liaison with key organisations and journalists with whom we work on a regular basis
- Establishing and maintaining a record of press enquiries and key lines of response.
- Working across the business to identify proactive media opportunities and developing actions to ensure the external profile is enhanced
- To develop, manage and deliver a calendar of media opportunities through organised visits presence at events
- Prepare, deliver and maintain information on the website, Intranet and any other electronic systems and social media platforms to ensure its on-going accuracy and relevance

Essential Skills:

- Previous press relations experience, ideally in a public sector capacity
- Thorough understanding of the media
- CIPR membership would be highly desirable

Candidates will be required to either already hold a valid basic Disclosure Scotland certificate or be willing and able to apply for one prior to CV submittal to the client. You must also have been living and working in the UK for the past 3 years.

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