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EasyWebRecruitment.com

Salary

Competitive + £35k pro rata

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Media and Communications Manager

Our client is a not for profit organisation that works with industry, government and the education sector to promote vocational training and skills through a major national event and local initiatives.

Position: Media and Communications Manager
Location: London
Salary: 35k pro rata
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus public and bank holidays.
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st January 2013
Closing Date: Midday Thursday 14 June 2012

ROLE:
The Media and Communications Manager will plan, deliver and facilitate media relations, corporate and internal communications for our client. They will raise awareness of our client among its target audiences, helping to drive event footfall and foster engagement among sponsors and stakeholders; foster positive perceptions of vocational skills and careers and ensure our client`s communications with stakeholders are planned and delivered in a co-ordinated, effective and efficient way.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Contribute to the delivery of a successful Skills Show that exceeds the expectations of participants, visitors and stakeholders.
b) First point of contact for all journalists, broadcasters and other media representatives, ensuring all enquiries are dealt with effectively.
c) Create effective processes and systems for managing media relations.
d) Provide public relations advice and support to our client`s Executive Management Team and other key spokespeople, drawing upon industry best practice.
e) Ensure that all communications are integrated with the wider marketing communications plan of our client.
f) Manage and evaluate our client`s media partnerships, maximising opportunities while ensuring our client`s brand and reputation is protected at all times.
g) Deliver communications activity to support our client`s sponsorship agreements.
h) Plan and manage a programme of communications relating to our client`s patrons/high profile supporters, providing support to patrons that allow them to carry out their duties effectively
i) Effectively manage resources (including agencies, suppliers, contractors) so that all products and services are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget and meet the required specification(s)/objective(s).
j) Manage activities/tasks in accordance with the agreed project plan to ensure delivery on time and to budget.
k) Other duties and/or projects as may reasonably be requested by the Head of Marketing and Communications acknowledging experience, education and ability.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
a) Relevant experience of planning integrated communications plans targeting a range of audiences.
b) Solid experience of proactively selling in news stories and features to print, broadcast and digital media.
c) Experience of planning and controlling expenditure.
d) Able to provide support to senior, high profile or high value individuals.
e) Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
f) Excellent working knowledge of media relations practice, including consumer and trade media relations.
g) Outstanding copywriting skills and solid understanding of English grammar, able to adapt writing style for different channels/audiences.
h) Good knowledge of media monitoring systems.
i) Able to work on own initiative, with minimal supervision.
j) Flexible approach to working methods, able to work in a `start up` environment.
k) Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work, able to challenge constructively when appropriate.

You may have experience of the following: Media and Communications Manager, Copywriting, Event Management, Media Manager, Journalist, PR, Communications Manager, Events Manager, Public Relations, Marketing Manager, Press Officer, Marcoms, Marketing Communications Manager, Brand Development Manager, PR and Communication, Marketing Consultant.

This vacancy is being advertised by Easy Web Recruitment, the UK`s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by Easy Web Recruitment are those of an employment agency.

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