UK Media Relations Manager
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Sector:
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Job Type:
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Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000
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Contact:
Julie Mazzei
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Contact Email:
jmazzei@vmagroup.com
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Job Ref:
JAM914154
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Published:
about 5 years ago
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Expiry Date:
2019-03-13
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Consultant:
ConsultantDrop
Renewable energy business has an exciting new opportunity to join its external communications team as UK Media Relations Manager. With a focus on raising profile with regional, national and trade press to promote their work and raise awareness of green energy.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Plan and deliver proactive PR and social media strategy and programme as well as reactively protect the brand and be a part of the out of hours press team
- Lead press and VIP trips to sites and maximise relationships with key stakeholders
- Act as trusted counsel to UK senior leadership team
- Work closely with UK comms team and wider international colleagues to ensure consistency of message and share of best practice
The successful candidate with have a strong track record in achieving media coverage at a national and regional level as well as across trade media. Able to demonstrate both proactive and reputation management experience at a high level.
Ideally experience gained working in a regulated industry in a large matrix organisation. Looking for a good team player who is also able to self-start with an organised and strategic approach. Able to measure outputs and continuously improve.