Press Officer

The Talent Set; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Press Officer to manage media relations for a higher education institution. The role involves building media relationships, writing press releases, and monitoring trends, with a flexible work arrangement of 1-3 days in-office. The candidate should have a strong background in media and communications, excellent communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines swiftly. The compensation is up to £127.42 per day plus holiday pay.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Daily holiday pay

Potential contract extension

Qualifications

• Proven track record in media and communications.
• Confident in using social media and digital tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled at building professional networks.
• Highly organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for journalists.
• Identify stories to create impactful media campaigns.
• Build relationships with media outlets.
• Write engaging news releases and media briefings.
• Update website and social media channels.
• Track media trends for coverage opportunities.
• Prepare reports to evaluate media activity.
• Monitor press and social media for updates.

Skills

Media and communications experience

Social media proficiency

Strong written and verbal skills

Networking skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with an Higher education institution in their search for a temporary Press Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main contact for journalists, ensuring timely and accurate responses to enquiries and connecting them with relevant experts.
• Proactively identify stories and achievements to create impactful media campaigns in the UK and internationally.
• Build and nurture relationships with media outlets to secure high-quality coverage.
• Write engaging news releases, media briefings, social media posts, and expert comment pieces that highlight the University’s impact.
• Keep website and social media channels up to date in collaboration with the Communications team.
• Track media and higher education trends to identify opportunities for positive coverage.
• Evaluate media activity and prepare reports to measure reach and impact.
• Monitor press and social media, providing updates and analysis for leadership.

Person Specification:

• Proven track record in media and communications, with significant hands-on experience
• Confident in using social media platforms and digital communication tools, with a proactive approach to keeping skills up to date
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, able to adapt messaging for different audiences
• Skilled at building and maintaining effective professional networks
• Highly organised, with the ability to deliver accurate work at pace and meet tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders

What’s on Offer:

• Offer flexible working, with 1 - 3 days in their South-East office.
• A rate of up to £127.42 per-day + £15.86 daily holiday for the successful candidate.
• An initial 3 -month contract with the potential to be extended.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email).

We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.