Senior Press Officer

£246.80 Daily Rate – PAYE £317.68 Daily Rate – UMBRELLA Full Time 6 Month Contract Initially Exeter / Hybrid We are looking for a new writer to join Our Clients Communications and Engagement team. The role sits within the Media and Campaigns Team, working very closely with the Press office and Content team. Job Responsibilities * Deliver timely and inspirational daily written content in line with the weather story and wider relevant news context, whilst maintaining Our Clients reputation for science and accuracy. * Look for opportunities to sell in weather stories to the wider news, aligning with press office priorities. * Develop scripts, narratives, blogs, web pages and other digital content, including social media, in collaboration with content producers, presenters, press officers etc, helping to ensure that all Our Clients written communications contribute to our consistent voice and brand. * Create and develop meaningful internal and external contacts, to source stories and gain increased uptake across the media and appropriate channels. * Working with others, help to scope our future daily written weather offer, so it has maximum reach, engagement and impact. Person Specification * Experience and understanding of the news media, publishing and social landscape. * Excellent written and oral communications skills, with the focus on written, being able to communicate with impact and at pace. …