Press and PR Manager
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Marketing
- Location
- England,Leicestershire,Leicester
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 15 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 12 Feb 2019
- Ref
- 13983468/001
- Contact
- Harris San
- Job Discipline
- PR & Media
- Experience Level
- Manager
- Sectors
- Education, Public Sector
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time

Client Details
The client is a leading education institution in Leicester.
Description
The key responsibilities for the Press and PR Manager include:
* Create clear and effective press releases and stories, in the right formats, to help maximise coverage for the organisation beyond regional pick-up
* Making and maintaining relationships with key journalists, editorial and content teams and production teams as well as establishing a strong network across traditional and digital platforms and specialist media & bureaus
* To oversee distribution and channel choice for media campaigns including maintaining our press database. Monitor effectiveness of distribution of press stories in order to improve reach and impact
* Identifying news, campaign and feature opportunities for the business
Profile
The successful candidate for this role will:
* Degree educated (or professional qualification equivalent) within communications, journalism or PR/Press
* Understanding of the HE and Education sectors
* Have experience in media management including controversial, challenging or complex campaigns or issues
* Experience of working with and pitching to a range of journalists with a track record of securing high profile media coverage
* Skilled in writing effective copy, together with excellent editing and proof reading, with a strong attention to detail
* Ability to convey messages in a clear and compelling way, tailored according to the audience
* Digital skills using web analytics tools, managing professional social media accounts and websites
Job Offer
Competitive salary and benefits