Media Manager - Initial 9-Month Contract - Inside IR35
Lorien's leading Public Sector client is looking for 2 x Media Managers to join their team on an initial 9-month contract.
In-office working will be required, in Edinburgh on an ad hoc basis.
Successful candidates are likely to come from a PR or journalism background and will have an interest in politics and current affairs. They should have the ability to think creatively and communicate using a wide range of traditional and emerging media channels to target audiences effectively. Candidates should also have a good news sense, be organized, and able to work in a pressurized environment.
Main Duties of the Role
* Supporting strategic communications planning, providing handling advice, and maximizing audience reach for significant announcements or events via established media, social media, and other channels. This includes anticipating and mitigating potential risks or challenges.
* Delivering media relations services, including drafting, publishing, and promoting news releases; designing and delivering external media opportunities and proactive content-capture events; responding in writing and verbally to requests for information, official comments, and interviews.
* Creating, sharing, and evaluating dynamic content, including photo and video capture, through social media channels.
* Participating actively in campaigns, working alongside marketing and insight colleagues.
* After initial months, participating in the out-of-hours duty communications system, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
* Building and maintaining relationships with journalists and key influencers to inform the public of policies, positions, and records.
* Understanding the changing landscape of content creation and consumption, and creating dynamic content for various channels.
* Maintaining personal resilience during periods of external pressure, workload, and resource challenges.
* Identifying potential problems and reacting quickly to ensure timely and professional advice for ministers and officials.
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