PR & Faculty Communications Officer

Middlesex University; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex University is seeking a PR & Faculty Communications Officer to partner with MDX Studios in the Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries. You will craft high-quality editorial features, media articles and digital-first content that showcases our academic excellence, research impact and student experience.

The role emphasizes a strategic, journalism-driven approach with a focus on digital engagement and the university’s evolving PR strategy.

Qualifications

• Skilled writer with strong news instincts and proven experience in PR, journalism, or corporate communications.
• Able to craft compelling stories and adapt them for different platforms and audiences.
• Confident advising senior leaders and managing competing priorities to drive positive change.
• Believes in Middlesex University's mission and demonstrates impact through communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop editorial features, media articles and digital-first content for MDX Studios.
• Advise senior stakeholders on communications strategy and narrative framing.
• Coordinate with press office to manage media relations and story placements.

Skills

Press Office

Journalism

Corporate Communications

Media Relations

Storytelling

Digital PR

Job description

The role - As a Public Relations (PR) & Faculty Communications Officer, you will act as a strategic business partner to MDX Studios in the Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries, delivering engaging, creative and high-quality written content. Our arrangements for Faculty support are reviewed periodically in line with the team's needs. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the University's brand and reputation by developing compelling editorial features, media articles and digital-first content that showcases our academic excellence, research impact, student experience and societal contribution which reflects our ongoing shift towards a digital PR approach., We value diversity and strive to create a fairer, more equitable work environment for our staff and students.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Middlesex is home to a diverse community of professionals. We are a bronze award holder of the Athena Swan Charter and the Race Equality Charter, a Stonewall Top 100 employer and Gold award holder in 2023, and a Disability Confident Leader.

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This role is ideally suited to someone with experience working in a busy press office or as a journalist. We're looking for a skilled writer and storyteller with a passion for higher education, media relations and digital engagement. Given the Faculty, a background in Creative Industries PR/communication would be particularly welcome.

Who we're looking for - You're a skilled writer with strong news instincts and proven experience in PR, journalism, or corporate communications. You understand what makes a story compelling and how to adapt it for different platforms and audiences. You're confident advising senior leaders, able to manage competing priorities, and genuinely excited about using communications to drive positive change. Most importantly, you believe in what we do and want to help us demonstrate how we're making a difference at Middlesex. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment.

PR & Faculty Communications Officer advert About Middlesex University We exist to transform our students' lives and strengthen local communities at our campuses in north London, Dubai and Mauritius. With nearly £1 billion annual economic impact in the UK and 98% of our London students from underrepresented backgrounds, we prove that our excellent, multi-disciplinary education can drive genuine social change. We make a significant and measurable impact. From training the healthcare workforce keeping London healthy to supporting creative industries shaping global culture, our work serves our communities and creates opportunities for all. It's about the achievements of our students, alumni and staff and the successful partnerships that make our community into a more inspiring place to live, study and work.