Public Affairs & Media Relations Lead

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced media relations professional with strong writing skills to protect and enhance the council's reputation. You will manage media enquiries, research and write news releases, prepare media statements and provide expert communications advice to officers, senior leaders and elected members.

You will handle sensitive issues, turn complex information into clear content, and proactively seek positive publicity opportunities while monitoring

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations, journalism, public relations or communications.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Responding to media enquiries and acting as a key media contact
• Researching and drafting media statements, press releases and briefing materials
• Securing positive media coverage
• Advising officers, senior managers and councillors on communications matters
• Managing reputational risks and sensitive communications issues
• Monitoring media coverage
• Creating engaging content for social media channels

Skills

Strong writing skills

Media relations

Communications

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced media relations professional with strong writing skills to protect and enhance the council's reputation. You will manage media enquiries, research and write news releases, prepare media statements and provide expert communications advice to officers, senior leaders and elected members.

You will handle sensitive issues, turn complex information into clear content, and proactively seek positive publicity opportunities while monitoring