PR and Media Officer

We are seeking an outstanding PR and Media Officer to play a pivotal role in supporting our Communications colleagues with the delivery of external and internal activity.

The post holder will provide a highly responsive reactive media handling capability and proactively create, seed stories and develop quality content using digital and social media. The PR and Media Officer will assist in delivering newsworthy, tailored, national and local media campaigns to increase awareness among our key stakeholders and will act as the first point of contact for calls from the media, dealing with press enquiries, and finding experts for media comment.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

What you'll do:

- Draft quality press releases within agreed protocols. Work closely with colleagues at all levels from across the University to gather information and obtain sign-off.
- Develop multimedia content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites and other distribution channels.
- Take responsibility for corporate messaging on social media, monitoring external profiles and safeguarding the University's reputation.
- Provide all league table compilers with up-to-date content, liaising with internal departments.
- Support academics on how they can promote their research/work and raise their profile in the media.
- Ensure the upkeep of the media enquiry log, relevant webpages, and news on the homepage; and lead on media monitoring, including writing and circulating summaries of media coverage, impact and analysis.
- Liaise with staff across Cardiff Met to identify potential news stories and important communications messages.
- Work with senior colleagues to research and write material for the University's corporate publications. This includes coordinating all content (inc. bilingual), proofreading and overseeing the quality of publications where appropriate.
- Quantify the impact of Cardiff Met's communications activity through gathering information from the external communications providers evaluating PR and reporting the results to the management team.

What you'll bring:

- Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience in a communications/PR related field.
- Experience in a communications/press/public relations role.
- Knowledge and appreciation of communications challenges facing the HE sector.
- Excellent copywriting and proofreading ability.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with evidence of being able to work under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience of developing, writing, filming, editing and subtitling high quality, engaging multi-media communications and content for a wide range of audiences and channels.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.
- Ability to liaise confidently with colleagues at all levels both inside and outside of the university.

Benefits:

- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 year's service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
- Excellent family friendly policies.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.