Press Officer

Press Officer - Exeter/Remote - 5 Month Contract - £270 Per Day - Inside IR35

We have registered an exciting new role working for a government agency on a contract basis. You will be responsible for UK-wide press communications and engagement. With major international changes incoming, this opportunity comes at a crucial time when our client requires sweeping coverage of these events.

Press Officer Responsibilities

Main duties will include:

• Proactively building internal and external relationships
• Responding to media enquiries
• Content creation
• Organising press conferences
• Monitoring media coverage

Experience Required

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Press release and feature writing
• Able to build relationships with journalists and media contacts
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals with differing levels of understanding and communication skills
• Able to produce clear and accurate written communication
• Demonstratable experience in journalism, PR, or communications
• Elevated level of communication and interpersonal skills. Clearly spoken with good telephone, face to face and presentation skills
• Social media expertise and understanding of the relationship between industry and the media
• Experience working in a climate, weather or other science would be helpful or simply a busy press office with the confidence to take on new work and juggle appropriately

Contract Start Date: 11/10/2021

Contract End Date: 31/03/2021

Based in Exeter with the flexibility to work remotely 1-3 times per week.

The successful candidate will be required to be part of an on-call roster to cover out of hours media support. This will be approximately one week per month.

If you

The closing date for applications is 30/09/2021 so get in touch with me directly on o.gerrard- ASAP for the best chance of being considered for the role.