At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic newsroom, crafting compelling stories and driving media success for top brands.
- Company: Exciting PR agency with a focus on creativity and impactful storytelling.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape media narratives.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team and be at the forefront of news and culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the media landscape while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Proven PR experience, strong media contacts, and a knack for spotting trends.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
I’m working on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PR leader to head up a busy newsroom function and drive earned media success for a portfolio of well-known brands. This is a senior role for someone who thrives on the news agenda, has exceptional media contacts and knows exactly how to turn insight, trends and cultural moments into coverage that moves the needle.
You’ll be responsible for leading the news strategy across multiple clients, identifying reactive opportunities, creating compelling stories and ensuring campaigns land across national, regional, broadcast, digital and specialist media. You’ll also act as a senior advisor to clients on reputation, visibility and media engagement.
In a nutshell:
- Has a proven track record of securing top-tier earned media coverage
- Brings a strong network of journalist relationships across national, online and broadcast media
- Understands the modern media landscape and how newsrooms operate
- Can spot trends, cultural moments and news hooks before they become obvious
- Has experience managing and developing high-performing PR teams
- Enjoys working closely with clients and contributing to new business growth
- Is commercially aware and comfortable demonstrating the value of PR activity
Alongside leading a talented team, you’ll help shape editorial thinking across the business, champion creativity in storytelling and play a key role in ensuring clients are part of the conversations that matter. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior PR professional who loves news, enjoys leading from the front and wants to make a genuine impact.
News Editor in Manchester employer: KnoWho
As a leading PR agency, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. Located in a vibrant city, we offer competitive benefits, continuous professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with renowned brands, ensuring that every team member can make a meaningful impact in the fast-paced world of media and communications.
