Are you passionate about shaping and elevating the media presence of a world leading University?
We're looking for a talented and proactive News and Media Relations Officer to join our small professional team within a busy national press office and play a key role in shaping the University’s media profile, actively contributing to a strategic and proactive approach that aligns seamlessly with The University of Manchester’s strategic objectives and corporate goal of Building a Reputation for Excellence.
In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of our media relations operation, responsible for writing and distributing press releases, profiles and news items, supporting University activity such as Innovation, Campaigns, Civic Announcements, Teaching and Learning, and Policy@Manchester.
Collaboration is key, and as News and Media Relations Officer, you’ll work closely with a dynamic team of like-minded professionals, including fellow News and Media Relations Officers, the News and Media Relations Manager, and the University’s Head of Communications. Together, ensuring our media efforts are not just effective, but resonate seamlessly with broader goals. Building strong relations with major media and news organisations, including newspapers, magazines, journals, periodicals, television, radio, social media, and electronic news providers, will be a crucial aspect of your role.
This role offers a hybrid approach of home and office working.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: ben.robinson@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
