External Communications & Publications Specialist

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The External Communications and Publications Officer at University in London develops and implements brand messaging that resonates with external audiences and follows the university brand guidelines.

You will project manage publications, write copy for websites, blogs, press releases, and events, and ensure content aligns with tone of voice. You’ll collaborate with marketing teams, analyse performance, and support media relations and recruitment events in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating copy that aligns with brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Proven ability to manage content for corporate publications and campaigns.
• Comfort with content management systems and publishing schedules.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Copywriting

Brand guidelines

Tone of voice

CMS

Publications management

Education

Journalism/Communications/English degree or PR/Communications apprenticeship

Tools

Content Management System (CMS)

Job description

The External Communications and Publications Officer at University in London develops and implements brand messaging that resonates with external audiences and follows the university brand guidelines.

You will project manage publications, write copy for websites, blogs, press releases, and events, and ensure content aligns with tone of voice. You’ll collaborate with marketing teams, analyse performance, and support media relations and recruitment events in the UK.