Communications and Engagement Manager
2 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Communications and Engagement Manager to join our News and Media team at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing expert news and media advice and delivery for colleagues in other parts of the Communications and Engagement team as well as policy officers and political leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist news and media support, working with local, national and international media to deliver reactive and planned media coverage.
- Handle reactive enquiries in an effective and timely manner, maintaining high standards of accuracy and strong editorial judgement.
- Proactively look for opportunities to raise awareness through news and media of the GMCA's mission and delivery of its Corporate Plan and the Greater Manchester Strategy.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key regional, national and international media outlets (both traditional and digital).
- Line manage Senior Communications and Engagement officers, regularly setting and reviewing objectives, conducting appraisals, building positive team dynamics, supporting wellbeing and ensuring all work is delivered to a high standard.
- Translate complex ideas and information into clear and compelling pitches and content, while handling sensitive information appropriately.
About You
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working in or with the media and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of how national and regional newsrooms and news cycles work in both traditional and digital outlets.
You will have a great eye for a story and a strong network of national media contacts. Brimming with ideas and creative spark, you will be skilled in turning complex ideas and information into creative pitches which secure high impact multiplatform coverage.
You will be curious and adaptable, with high levels of personal integrity and a strong commitment to public service. As a leader, you will bring our values to life, empowering those you manage, working collaboratively and lending a hand whenever it's needed.
You will be comfortable in a complex and fast-paced environment with high levels of public and media scrutiny. You will have a good understanding of local government and sound political awareness and be able to deliver excellent advice and content, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and quality.
Requirements
- Specialist knowledge of how to approach and engage effectively with the media, developed in a political or media environment, and underpinned by theory and experience.
- Experience of developing, pitching and delivering news and media output which meets a strategic goal and evaluating the effectiveness of this work.
- Knowledge of how to provide the best tactical support for media activity - including for complex programmes or issues.
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