PR & Faculty Communications Officer

Middlesex University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex University seeks a Public Relations & Faculty Communications Officer to act as a strategic partner for MDX Studios in the Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries. You will deliver compelling editorial features, media articles and digital-first content highlighting academic excellence, research impact, student experience and societal contribution.

You will work in a busy press office/journalistic environment, crafting stories for various platforms and advising senior leaders to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in PR, journalism or corporate communications.
• Strong news instincts and storytelling ability.
• Background in higher education or Creative Industries PR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging editorial features, media articles and digital-first content to showcase MDX Studios’ work.
• Advise senior leaders and manage competing priorities to strengthen the University’s brand and reputation.

Skills

News writing

PR experience

Journalism

Corporate communications

Job description

£37,357.00 per annum including outer London weighting

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.

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.

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. Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment.

For further information, please contact Franca Tranza, Senior PR & Communications Manager, [e-mail]

Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and gender non-conforming individuals. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.