Manchester Metropolitan University

Communications Executive (News and PR)

Manchester, UK

£31K/yr – £35K/yrEntry LevelPermanent

Posted 6 weeks ago

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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