Strategic Communications Officer

6 days ago


Bangor, United Kingdom Bangor University Full time

About the Role

Bangor University is seeking a highly skilled Media and Communications Officer to join our team. As a key member of our communications department, you will be responsible for managing our media relations, creating engaging content, and developing strategic communications campaigns.

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive media relations strategy to enhance the University's profile regionally, nationally, and internationally.
  • Manage day-to-day media relations activities, including responding to media enquiries and proactively seeking media opportunities.
  • Create and manage content for various external and internal communication channels, ensuring alignment with the University's brand and messaging.
  • Develop and execute media campaigns that showcase the University's academic and research excellence.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts and influencers.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, including brand, marketing and student recruitment, to ensure integrated communications efforts.
  • Contribute to budget management, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  • Support the Head of Media and Communications in crisis communication management and provide timely and effective responses to emerging issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in a related subject or have demonstrable equivalent experience.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of producing and placing news coverage.
  • Proven ability to write 'media-friendly' stories.
  • Experience of responding publicly to sensitive and difficult issues.
  • Knowledge and understanding of online communications channels, particularly social media.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • The ability to speak and write Welsh fluently in a wide variety of situations is essential for this post.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure.
  • An excellent team player.
  • A willingness to work across disciplines to deliver an integrated campaign.
  • A willingness to contribute ideas and take a role in development of creative marketing messages.
  • A willingness to work weekends and evenings when needed.


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