Press and Communications Executive

at  Manchester Metropolitan University

PRESS AND COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE – FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 6 MONTHS

We are looking for an enthusiastic Press and Communications Executive ready to take on a challenging and rewarding fixed-term role. As a key member of the University’s Press Team, you will create high-quality content to share the University’s stories while promoting and protecting the University’s reputation through various media and channels.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OUR PEOPLE AND SHARE OUR AMBITION, WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

For the full list of criteria and benefits, please refer to the job description and candidate pack attached below. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability, on the application portal.
For informal enquiries, about this vacancy, please contact Dan Cottam on d.cottam@mmu.ac.uk

Working with our Faculty of Science and Engineering and Faculty of Business and Law, you will build content and media relations focused on the University’s key strengths. This includes its support for businesses, degree apprenticeships, and its world-leading research in the areas of sport, health and sustainability.

Ideal candidate will:

• Identify and develop news stories which highlight the University’s key strengths and expertise.
• Develop media and PR activity aligned to the University’s Reputation Strategy, which tell those stories with impact (right content, right time, right channels).
• Write high quality copy and collaborate with the wider Communications and Marketing Teams to develop engaging content using a range of media (podcasts, video, etc) to attract media/external interest.
• Build relationships with key journalists across a range of media and manage their interest.
• Produce content for a range of channels, including social media, podcasts and videos.
• Create an engaging range of content to showcase Manchester Met’s strategic research, expertise, news and success with key audiences, such as the University’s podcast MetCast.

This 6-month fixed-term role offers a valuable opportunity to support and contribute to exciting changes, impactful projects and experience the full scope of our work.
As a hybrid worker, you will be based at our All Saints Campus for two days a week while working three days remotely.