PR and Media Officer in Cardiff

We are seeking an outstanding PR and Media Officer to play a pivotal role in supporting our Communications, PR and Media and Events 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 corporate content for dissemination via press releases, social media, websites and other distribution channels.
• Take responsibility for corporate messaging on social media across all platforms, 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

• Experience in a communications/press/public relations/media orientated role.
• Demonstrable project management experience.
• Qualified to a degree level or equivalent in a communications/PR/marketing-related field.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you\’ll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We Offer Excellent Benefits Such As

• 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 – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• 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.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Communications Manager, Rachel Gruber on rgruber@cardiffmet.ac.uk or feel free to contact Aleksandra Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

All applications must be submitted online.

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Higher Education