News and Media Relations Officer

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

**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 Universitys media profile, actively contributing to a strategic and proactive approach that aligns seamlessly with The University of Manchesters strategic objectives and corporate goal of Building a Reputation for Excellence.

Collaboration is key, and as News and Media Relations Officer, youll 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 Universitys 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:

- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

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.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.



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