Communications Executive (News and PR) at Manchester Metropolitan University | Manchester, UK | £31K/yr – £35K/yr

Communications Executive (News and PR)

Manchester, UK

£31K/yr – £35K/yrEntry LevelPermanent

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own media relations and stakeholder communications for university brand-building, turning priorities into press stories, social content, and journalist briefings that reach key audiences.

Media relations and storytelling: craft proactive and reactive coverage across print, web, and social channels.
News and PR opportunities: identify and deliver stories that elevate the university's priorities and research impact for target audiences.
Content creation and journalist relations: write copy, produce multimedia assets, and manage journalist interest across outlets.

Job Description

Deliver impactful and engaging communications to highlight Manchester Met's strengths and enhance its profile and reputation through media relations, stakeholder engagement, digital and social media.
Source, shape and deliver stories, provide timely and accurate content, and contribute to proactive and reactive communications and media activity.
Identify, develop and deliver news stories and PR opportunities and activities which highlight the University's priorities, key strengths and research to target audiences
Support the development, delivery and evaluation of integrated communication and marketing plans to support the University's Brand, Profile and Reputation Strategy
Write high-quality copy for a range of external channels, including press releases, web copy, social media, newsletters, and other publications
Produce engaging multimedia content including videos, short clips, quotes, case studies, and social media content for a range of digital and social channels
Build relationships with key journalists across a range of media and manage their interest