Media & Communications Manager

Job Description

Media & Communications ManagerHybrid working from either Nottingham, Derby, Leicester or ChesterfieldC£35,000 p.a.

• Do you have a proven record of creative flair within the journalism, media and publishing sector
• Are you confident managing and building a strong rapport with external stakeholders
• Do you want to work for an organisation that promotes collaboration and celebrates success

The Company:ER Recruitment is working exclusively with the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce on this exciting, wide-ranging position of Media & Communications Manager. The successful candidate will apply creativity and communication skills daily to help to raise the profileof the Chamber, protect, build and enhance its brand and deliver on its vision to enhance East Midlands businesses and communities’.Role & Responsibilities of the Media & Communications Manager:

• Developing, planning and delivering an integrated multi-channel PR and media strategy that positions the Chamber as the leading voice of business in the East Midlands and assists in achieving its agreed three-year business plan objectives.
• Devising innovative strategies and media campaigns to support all departments and subsidiaries in order to encourage take-up of events, products and services.
• Developing news releases, authoritative comment and features and securing coverage for them in the local, regional, national and specialist trade media.
• Mitigating any reputational risks or potential damage to the brand from negative media stories.
• Maintaining a high level of engagement and networking with the media and related partners across the East Midlands.
• Writing and issuing media comment and reaction to breaking business, economic and political issues and providing PR support to underpin the company’s policy and lobbying activities.
• Preparing and briefing key media spokespeople to enable them to present positive and authoritative impressions to the media and the general public.
• Liaising and maintaining good media relationships with key strategic partner organisations including public organisations and bodies, members and local authorities.
• Producing monthly Press and Media report to update Senior Leadership Team and Board.
• Developing a forward plan of expected local and national political media announcements.
• Building and developing a strong network of contacts in the press and among key stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluating and assessing the most effective ways to reach new audiences.
• Working closely with the Marketing team to align key messages to the press and media.
• Being accountable for core publications.
• Developing and delivering an enhanced digital presence for disseminating news and reaction to both regional and national press and members.
• Plan, deliver and promote the business manifesto.
• Support and coach the Content Creator.

About You as the Media & Communications Manager:

• NCTJ-trained or equivalent degree in media and public relations is highly desirable.
• Excellent understanding of business, current affairs, policy and politics.
• Knowledge of how the media works at a local, regional and national level.
• Significant experience of successfully working in a busy PR and marketing role within a large, complex organisation.
• Able to engage with and influence people at all levels with demonstrable interpersonal skills.
• Experience of producing copy for a wide range of publications within agreed timescales.
• Experience of handling media enquiries and cultivating strong, lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
• Excellent writing skills including the ability to write for all manner of audiences and situations.
• Able to work to tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively, supporting others and working with a team.
• Creative and challenges tradition with a keen eye for a story and PR opportunity.
• Full driving licence & access to own transport.

Additional Benefits:

• Hybrid working with 1 day a week in your local office and 1 day per week from the Chesterfield office
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your Birthday off each year
• 8% non-contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries
• 2 CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity)
• Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes
• Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year)

Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.While we aim to get back to all applicants however if you do not receive a response within seven working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.We are here to help with your career so please send a copy of your CV to us. If you know of anyone else who is looking for their next opportunity, please feel free to refer them to us or pass on our details.We look forward to hearing from you.