Interim Media & Communications Officer
Duration: 2 months initially
Rate: Depending on experience (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Predominantly Remote (Potential for ad-hoc onsite attendance)
We are supporting a local authority with the appointment of an experienced Media & Communications Officer on an initial two-month interim contract.
The council is seeking a communications professional with a strong background in local government media relations. This role requires someone who has been directly responsible for managing relationships with journalists and handling media enquiries within a council environment.
Key Requirements:
- Significant and recent media relations experience gained within a local authority
- Experience working within place-based council services, such as planning, housing, regeneration, economic development, environmental services, licensing or corporate communications
- Proven track record of handling press enquiries, drafting media statements and managing reputational issues in a politically sensitive environment
- Established experience building and maintaining relationships with local, regional and trade journalists while working for a council
- Ability to identify proactive media opportunities and secure positive coverage for council initiatives and services
- Experience advising senior officers and elected members on media handling and communications approaches
- Strong understanding of the political and reputational challenges facing local government
- Experience managing social media channels and creating engaging digital content
- Ability to develop and deliver communications campaigns across multiple channels
- Flexible approach to occasional onsite attendance for media activity, filming, interviews or key communications projects
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on communications professional with a strong local government media background who can quickly integrate into a busy team and provide immediate support across press relations, stakeholder communications and corporate communications activity.
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Interim Media & Communications Officer employer: Venn Group
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