Description
Press Officer is required for a contract position in London, UK. Sopra Steria Recruitment working in partnership with a major public sector client in the UK. Our Government client is looking for a Press Officer this will be a contract role for 2 months initially with possible extension.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsibilities
Selling in stories to media
Help to deliver a high quality reactive media handling service including regular monitoring of news stories, dealing with media queries and interview bids; contributing to and taking part in the out-of-hours duty rota.
Advising and supporting regional colleagues on best practice in PR
Creating and delivering effective external and internal campaigns, and evaluating results.
Provide necessary additional support to the Senior Media Manager and Senior Internal Comms Manager as required
Experience Required
Essential:
Experience of writing press notices, press statements and ensuring plain English and suitability for intended audience
Experience of evaluating work to report back on activity, and co-ordinating and producing reports against success criteria
Experienced self-starter who can work independently and prioritise and deliver to short deadlines in a busy work environment
Experience of dealing with journalists and proactively selling in stories to the media
Experience of advising senior officials on PR
Experience of briefing officials on reactive media handling and interview bids.
Desirable:
Experience of advising colleagues on an audience focused approach to communication including the best channels to reach people and how to identify key messages.
Experience of producing a communications plan.
Experience of collaborating with different comms disciplines on campaign planning.
Experience of using press distribution and media database systems eg Gorkana or Precise.
Experience of handling social media channels and creating content for social media.
Sopra Steria Recruitment Limited acts as both an employment business and as an employment agency.
Please Note: Shortlisted candidates would be contacted via Call/Email.
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