Description
Sopra Steria Recruitment is working in partnership with a major public sector client in the UK. We are currently recruiting a Press Officer to be based in East Midlands:The Axis Building, Nottigham for an initial period of 3 months with possible extension.
Responsibilities
First point of contact for all enquiries from the media.
Working closely with colleagues at all levels from across the agency to gather information and draft official statements.
Be responsible for dealing with interview requests.
Providing media handling advice to senior staff and overseeing filming.
Working actively to promote the agency's messages via the media.
Contributing to communications plans.
Writing press releases and issuing messages via email and social media.
Monitoring and evaluating media coverage.
Reviewing press cuttings and social media on a daily basis.
Contributing to regular media reports for senior managers, directors and the minister.
Experience needed
Good writing and communication skills.
Have experience of working within a Press Office or communications team.
Can work quickly under pressured.
Please note candidates MUST have experience of working in a press office/communications team.
Experience of working within a government role will be desirable.