Press and PR Manager
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Location
London
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Sector:
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Job Type:
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Salary:
£34,000 - £42,000
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Contact:
Jessica Downie
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Contact Email:
jdownie@vmagroup.com
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Job Ref:
JD914755
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Published:
over 4 years ago
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Expiry Date:
2019-12-26
**8 month contract**
VMAGROUP are working with a well-known charity to appoint a Press & PR Manager for initially 8 months, with a potential extension. You will be responsible for leading the operational and day-today management of the Fundraising Press and PR function to help recruit, retain and develop support and income from partners, donors, supporters and fundraisers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the annual fundraising PR plan and raise awareness of key fundraising and corporate partner activity
- Plan and implement activity to promote the charity’s priority fundraising activities, ensuring the Press Officers develop high-quality strategies and press materials
- Develop integrated communications and engagement strategies for (but not limited to) key fundraising and corporate partner activity working across the digital, marketing and fundraising teams
- Manage and support a team of three fundraising Senior Press and PR officers and one Press and PR Officer. Oversee and approve the production of press materials, press releases, statements and briefing materials
- Build and maintain excellent working relationships with journalists, corporate partners
Key requirements:
- A proven track record of successfully devising, managing and evaluating fundraising PR media, stories and initiatives using a range of tools
- Significant PR experience in a charity and fundraising setting, or with consumer brands
- Strong experience managing a team
- Impeccable written and verbal communication skills