Media Relations Manager ref 1481038

Essential Employment

As Newham’s Media Relations Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing media strategies that enhance the Client’s public image and effectively communicate our policies, initiatives, and services to residents, businesses, visitors and potential investors in the area. You will proactively build strong relations with local, regional, trade and national media outlets. You will need to oversee a mixed and balanced approach, with a scope including day-to-day news management and a proactive influencing and shaping of the news agenda, proactive profiling of services and Newham leadership through features and long lead opportunities, and support for Newham’s integrated strategic campaigns. In doing so you will advise, prepare and brief colleagues, including senior leadership, provide reporting and analysis of the media situation and how Newham is securing positive coverage through it, and, on occasion, organise media briefings and press conferences.

 

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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