Press Officer

1 day ago


Luton, United Kingdom TUI Full time

Reporting into the Senior PR Manager the Press Officer will work within the PR Department implementing activities and projects that enhance the reputation of the business and deliver consumer and trade media exposure for the TUI brand.

The role is a key part of the external communications function and will help ensure the press office is run to a high standard and that, journalists view it as a reliable, useful and credible source of information.
The press officer will support in in the effective management of the press office inbox, investigating and responding to enquiries to deadline, as well as helping drive positive proactive news and place stories in key target media.

They will also be required to be part in an ‘on-call’ rota taking calls outside of office hours, obtaining information relating to media enquiries and operational issues, and drafting relevant communications. They need the ability to work on their own initiative, be comfortable writing press statements and dealing with potentially aggressive media, as well as briefing senior spokespeople.

At TUI we believe that work is something you do not somewhere you go, therefore we are pleased to advise we can consider a hybrid working model for this role.

ABOUT THE JOB

Handle day to day press enquiries, pitch in news releases and be a driving force in the running of the press office.
Work with internal stakeholders and the to implement PR projects and campaigns.
Develop ideas for newsworthy press releases and sell in and distribute to appropriate media with photography and other relevant material.
Plan and set up press, group and filming trips including pitching press trips to key media, logistics coordination and acting as brand guardian when supporting VIP trips in resort.
Monitor and evaluate coverage and demonstrate that specific KPIs met.
Be on call outside of office hours as part of a rota across the team and be able to respond directly to the media in a fashion that allows us to limit any damage to our brands. Understand when a situation needs escalating and make appropriate senior managers are given the right information.

ABOUT YOU

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Experience of working with the media
Experience of working in a busy press office and working under pressure
Experience of preparing various media materials including statements, Q&As, spokespeople briefings
Ability to establish relationships with people at all levels
Ability to work independently and manage own time to hit tight deadlines

ABOUT OUR OFFER

Fantastic holiday benefits including discounts, special offers and the ability to purchase additional ‘TUI time off’
Health and Wellbeing support in five key areas - Financial, Health, Social, Community and Career
Excellent rates with foreign exchange
Pension scheme and life assurance.

We want to be the best-loved holiday company not only for our customers, but for our colleagues too. That’s why we offer a variety of benefits that go above and beyond a competitive salary, so we can help you to live your best life happily at TUI. Click here to find out more.

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