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Media Manager
Michael Page (UK)
London
Hybrid
GBP 40,000 - 48,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player in the Higher Education sector is seeking a communications professional for a dynamic role. This exciting position involves developing and executing engaging external communications campaigns to enhance the university's visibility. As part of a collaborative team, you will manage media relations, support crisis communications, and produce compelling content across multiple channels. With a fast-moving interview process and hybrid working arrangements, this is an excellent opportunity for a skilled communicator to make a significant impact in a prestigious institution. If you thrive in a proactive environment and have a passion for external communications, this role is perfect for you.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in developing and delivering external communications campaigns.
- Strong background in media relations and crisis management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver impactful external communications campaigns.
- Manage media enquiries and provide crisis communications support.
Skills
Job description
- 3 month contract with an internationally renowned University in London
- External communications campaign focused role
About Our Client
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.
Job 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.
The Successful Applicant
- Experience of developing, planning and delivering successful, proactive, external communications campaigns.
- 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.
What's on 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.
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