Media Relations Officer (88429-0525)

Warwick Business School is one of the top business schools in the world and a global brand. This job will be vital in maintaining the school’s reputation and growing it around the world by securing media coverage in the top international and national outlets, including TV and radio.

You will be joining an expanding and passionate Press and PR team working to build the reputation of the business school in a competitive global market, battling to cut through the noise and stand out from our rivals. The role will mean building relationships with academics and key stakeholders within the business school as well as key journalists and broadcasters, especially in our target markets abroad. The position also allows you to collaborate with our social media team, film crew and the wider marketing department to develop stories and take part in integrated campaigns.

The objective of the role will be three-pronged:

• raising brand awareness globally;
• securing coverage for the world-class research undertaken at the school in trade, national and international outlets;
• showcasing and enhancing the reputation of the education and programmes on offer for students.

The business school will offer you great opportunities for training and personal development and developing your public relations knowledge and skills.

You will enjoy the buzz of the fast-paced media world and landing stories in national and international outlets, plus securing interview slots on TV and radio. You will have experience of working in the media as a journalist or in broadcast, or working in a busy press office, or both, and be able to bring a host of contacts with you. You will have great writing skills, with the ability to turn complex research papers into entertaining and informative stories that will catch the eye of TV producers and national journalists. Plus, you will have a keen eye and interest in the business media, following the big breaking stories and plugged into the news cycle not just in the UK but in our target countries.

Warwick Business School (WBS) is a world-class business school at the heart of a world-class University, challenging assumptions and championing business as a force for good. From the pioneering research we undertake, to the students we help to shape, we are for the Change Makers who will impact the world for the better.

We were the first UK business school to be triple accredited by the major bodies (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and our courses consistently rank highly. However, we’re more than our rankings and we’re proud to be different. We’re down to earth and approachable, and we want WBS to feel like home to our students, our staff and our alumni community. We look to provide a stimulating and fulfilling work environment for all. One where you will feel supported and encouraged to grow professionally; developing your knowledge, skills, confidence and career.

Our Vision Is To Be Europe’s Leading University-based Business School, Developing Transformational Ideas And People That Shape How We Do Business. This Vision Is Supported By Our Three-fold Mission:

• To develop cutting-edge research that leads debate and deepens our understanding of the practice of business and management.
• To provide a transformational learning experience, enabling our stakeholders to realise their full potential.
• To work in partnership with policy and practice, both in terms of our research and teaching activities, to catalyse the impact of our work.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and driven by a commitment to a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment across our staff and student community.

Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential.

We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation.

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. In line with the DBS Code of Practice, the successful candidates for any roles involving regulated activity will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level.

To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Your CV should include your employment history, your education history, and any other relevant experience. Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role and how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Job Description PDF document.

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services.