Communications Account Manager

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in North London is seeking an Interim Communications Account Manager with a strong press office background. The successful candidate will lead communications, deliver integrated campaigns, and manage media relations. Applicants should have proven experience in journalism or communications and strong digital and social media expertise. This role offers £31.71 per hour on a hybrid basis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in journalism, PR, or communications.
• Strong media handling, editorial and campaign delivery skills.
• Knowledge of local government communications and working in a political environment.
• Digital and social media expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications within a defined portfolio.
• Deliver integrated campaigns supporting corporate objectives.
• Draft and edit press releases and manage media relations.
• Deputise for the Media & Campaigns Manager when required.

Skills

Journalism

Media handling

Editorial skills

Campaign delivery

Digital media expertise

Social media expertise

Job description

Communications Account Manager – £31.71 per hour (Umbrella) – North London / Hybrid

A North London Local Authority is seeking an Interim Communications Account Manager with a strong press office background.

Key Duties

• Lead communications within a defined portfolio, working closely with senior officers and elected members.
• Deliver integrated campaigns that support corporate objectives.
• Draft and edit press releases, manage media relations and crisis communications.
• Deputise for the Media & Campaigns Manager when required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in journalism, PR or communications.
• Strong media handling, editorial and campaign delivery skills.
• Knowledge of local government communications and working in a political environment.
• Digital and social media expertise.

Application

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