Media Relations Officer - London, United Kingdom - Triumph Consultants Ltd

Triumph Consultants Ltd
Triumph Consultants Ltd
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Interim Media Relations Officer - Marketing

Reference no:
Westminster RQ843238

Pay rate £24.29 per hour PAYE

This opening assignment is for 3-6 months To promote the City Council and its policies through the delivery of an effective proactive and reactive media and public relations service Key responsibilities:

  • To deliver an effective proactive and reactive media and public relations service for the authority
  • To deal with enquiries from print, broadcast and online media and ensure that the council's position is credible and effectively communicated.
  • To provide advice and strategies to maximise positive media coverage for the Council.
  • To research and write press releases/briefing notes and fact sheets on Council services and initiatives
  • To build and maintain close links with national, regional, trade and local media and develop contacts within specialist area of activity
  • To organise photocalls and briefings for journalists
  • To provide advice and support to officers and elected Members
  • To write copy for a range of Council publications
  • To undertake other duties as directed in line with the overall communications objectives of the Council

"Role Requirements" - to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria:

  • NCTJ Proficiency certificate or other relevant qualification or a minimum of 2 years' experience in a PR or press office setting or as a working journalist
  • Experience & understanding of how the media works, deadlines.
  • Experience in drafting Proactive Media Handling plans and press releases
  • Experienced in writing news releases, features and copy

by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. SEE DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AD.

To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF

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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.

Other "Essential Requirements" - Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:


  • Our clients are generally seeking applicants who are reasonably local, so on that basis we would ideally like you to supply us with your address (or at least your post code) and a telephone number so that we can reach you during working hours.
  • Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this.
  • Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice.
  • Please refer to the Role Requirements section above your CV must address the requirements listed.

Other preferable/desirable details to include on your CV, if applicable:

  • Any local authority/public sector experience
  • Any relevant qualifications held or being studied for.

Job Ref:
Westminster RQ843238

Anticipated Length of Assignment:

Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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