Media Relations Executive - London, United Kingdom - FJWilson Talent Services (agent)

FJWilson Talent Services (agent)

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

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Media Relations Executive_

Westminster, London

Hybrid :
attend office 3/4 times a month ca

18 months FTC

Full time hrs :
_additional occasionally)_

Salary : £35,ooo Per annum + Excellent Benefits_

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Our Client:_

This is your opportunity to join an organisation where you can thrive in a supportive culture.

It has been described by current employees as "A lovely place to work with an air of excitement and energy".

The organisation is over 200 years old and is highly regarded in the profession.

They require an experienced _Media Relations Executive_ to support and maintain the smooth running of the press office. The role involves supporting the day to day communications team, needs and functions and is very much a role for an experienced _Media Relations_ _Executive _who is looking for autonomy in their next role and an outlet for their creativity

You must be a self starter and an excellent communicator who enjoys working with a variety of people.

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Key Accountabilities:_

Develop and deliver media strategies and campaigns
Develop and deliver media approaches and strategies
Advise and approve regional media comments, press releases and all media approaches
Attend team meetings to identify media themes, spokespeople and advise on media approaches
Develop relationships with ICE spokespeople and national and consumer media
Manage on going engagement activity with trade and national journalists
Communication of media coverage to members and stakeholders
General support and advice to junior members of the communications team& support to director of communications and lead comms manager

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Key Skills_**:

Media strategies and campaigns
Shape and influence emerging reports
Identify and mitigate reputational risks
Confident writer ( press releases, press comments, statements, blogs )
Spot media opportunities

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Key Experiences:_

Extensive experience of managing workflow of a busy press office ( national, regional & trade media)
Agency experience to account manager or senior account manager level
Extensive understanding of social media as a communications tool
Experience of crisis and reputation management
Experience of preparing spokespeople for media appearances and interviews
Experience of a committee structure is desirable

For a confidential conversation with FJWilson Talent, please contact Andrea on 0203
The services advertised by FJWilson Talent Services are those of a recruitment business.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 18 months

Salary:
£35,000.00 per year

Benefits: