Media and Communications Specialist

6 days ago


Bangor, United Kingdom Bangor University Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Media and Communications Officer to join our team at Bangor University. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing comprehensive media campaigns, fostering relationships with media outlets, and creating impactful content across various internal and external platforms.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement the University's media relations strategy to enhance its 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 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
  • Essential:
    • Education to degree level in a related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience.
    • 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.
  • Desirable:
    • Good understanding of brand positioning and development.
    • Experience of integrating online activity into offline materials.
    • Experience managing social media strategies.
What We Offer

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.



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