Comms and Publications Officer

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

London office-based role

Job summary

University of London is seeking an External Communications and Publications Officer to grow our external presence with high-impact copy and on-brand content. The role will own messaging for campaigns, manage key publications, and ensure alignment with brand guidelines and tone of voice.

You will write across websites, blogs, press releases, scripts and events while collaborating with marketing teams. The position focuses on delivering compelling storytelling, supporting press relations, and

Qualifications

• Proven copywriting experience aligned with brand guidelines and voice.
• Experience working with content management systems for web and print.
• Track record in developing high-level corporate publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement brand messaging for university-wide reach.
• Project manage publications such as prospectuses and research materials.
• Ensure content aligns with tone of voice and core messaging.
• Write copy for websites, blogs, press releases, scripts and events.
• Support campaigns across marketing, advertising and BD initiatives.
• Plan and evaluate external communications campaigns and impact.

Skills

Copywriting

CMS experience

Publications management

Education

Journalism / Communications / English degree

Job description

The External Communications and Publications Officer supports in the development of key messaging and high profile written content that resonates with our external audiences and aligns with the University London brand guidelines.

University in London looking to hire a publication and comms officer

Description

• Develop and implement university-wide brand messaging.
• Project manage key publications, including prospectuses and research materials.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines, tone of voice and core messaging.
• Write copy for websites, course materials, blogs, press releases, scripts and events.
• Manage content for marketing campaigns, advertising and business development initiatives.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate external communications campaigns.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to deliver effective brand storytelling.
• Analyse data and trends to improve communications performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Maintain accurate, engaging course and subject content tailored to target audiences.
• Support press relations, media content and university events.
• Represent the university at Open Days and student recruitment events in the UK and overseas.

Profile

Experienced in copywriting to meet the needs of an organisation. Including the use of written brand guidelines and tone of voice.

Experience of working with content management systems.

Proven track record in managing the development of high-level corporate publications.

Degree in Journalism / Communications / English or an apprenticeship in PR / Communications or similar. Or equivalent professional experience.

Job Offer

• Temporary Comms/Publications Officer contract based in London.
• Daily pay
• ASAP start- reporting to the Senior Comms Manager

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