Media Manager

Summary: The Media Manager role involves supporting strategic communications and media relations for a public sector client on an initial 9-month contract. Candidates should have a background in PR or journalism, with a strong interest in politics and current affairs, and the ability to create and manage content across various media channels. The position requires in-office work in Edinburgh on an ad-hoc basis and includes participation in an out-of-hours duty communications system. The role is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting strategic comms planning and providing handling advice to maximize audience reach for significant announcements or events.
• Delivering media relations services, including drafting and promoting news releases and responding to journalist inquiries.
• Creating and evaluating dynamic content through social media channels.
• Participating in campaigns alongside marketing and insight colleagues.
• Engaging in out-of-hours duty communications, including evening and weekend work after initial months of service.

Key Skills:

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists and key influencers.
• Understanding of content creation and consumption across various channels.
• Personal resilience under pressure from external events and workloads.
• Quick problem identification and reaction to ensure timely advice for ministers and officials.

Salary (Rate): £223.98

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other