Media Relations Manager

Rail Delivery Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rail Delivery Group recherche un Media Manager talentueux pour rejoindre son équipe et jouer un rôle clé dans la gestion de sa réputation. Le poste implique l'élaboration de stratégies de communication efficaces pour faire face à la dynamique changeante de l'industrie ferroviaire. Vous aurez l'occasion de travailler avec des collègues de haut niveau et d'interagir avec les médias pour influencer et protéger la perception publique de l'organisation.

Benefits

30 jours de congés annuels

Réduction de 75% sur les voyages ferroviaires au Royaume-Uni

Prêt d'intérêt nul pour les abonnements de transport

Assurance médicale privée subventionnée

Jours de développement personnel

Qualifications

• Élaboration de plans de communication et de gestion des médias.
• Expérience de briefing des porte-parole et des collègues seniors.
• Capacité à établir des relations avec des journalistes clés.

Responsibilities

• Développer et exécuter la stratégie de relations médias.
• Gérer les demandes des médias, y compris les urgentes.
• Conseiller les porte-parole seniors sur les questions médiatiques.

Skills

Communication

Gestion de crise

Réseautage

Jugement politique

Relations médias

Education

Expérience dans un rôle similaire

Job description

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What is the purpose of this job?

We are looking for a talented and experienced Media Manager to join the team at Rail Delivery Group (RDG). The post holder will report to the Media Relations Lead and work as part of the Media Relations Team.

This is an exciting and challenging time to join the team, with numerous challenges and opportunities facing the rail industry. RDG plays a key role in explaining changes to the industry and in defending and enhancing the reputation of RDG and the railway as a whole.

Do you have a good nose for a story, can you identify issues before they escalate, and can you build effective relationships across the railway and with the media? Then we want to hear from you!

Requirements

What can I expect to do in this job?

The Media Relations Manager will help develop and execute the media relations strategy for RDG, focusing on protecting and enhancing RDG's and the wider rail industry's reputation. The team operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and you will be part of the on-call rota to handle queries outside regular hours.

You should be comfortable handling reactive media inquiries as well as designing and supporting proactive media campaigns. You will brief senior spokespeople from RDG and beyond, keep colleagues informed of media developments, and warn of emerging risks.

You should have experience dealing directly with senior media members and spokespeople, including handling sensitive, controversial, and politically sensitive issues. Experience managing others, either directly or via external agencies, is desirable.

You need a sophisticated news sense, understanding what makes a story and how to tailor it to different audiences and media outlets. A strong contacts book or the ability to build relationships quickly with key journalists is essential. A background in transport or rail is beneficial but not essential. An understanding of the political landscape is crucial, especially the ability to identify issues before they escalate.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Evidence of successfully devising and delivering communication or media handling plans/campaigns to influence, enhance, or protect reputations
• Experience in a similar role or readiness to step up
• Excellent news and political judgment and media contacts or the ability to develop them
• Experience briefing senior colleagues/spokespeople for broadcast interviews
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Desirable:

• A background in the transport sector or rail industry is advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• 75% reduction on UK rail travel (for work and leisure)
• Reduced international rail travel
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Contributory defined benefit pension scheme
• Give As You Earn scheme
• Subsidised private medical care
• Healthcare cash plan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• 30 weeks of full pay for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (subject to eligibility)
• Personal Development Days
• Employees may sell or buy up to five days' leave, pro-rata for part-time employees