Public Sector Communications & Media Lead

WMJobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 32,654 - 37,035; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Walsall is seeking a Senior Communications & Marketing Executive to enhance its public profile. The successful candidate will handle media inquiries, write press releases, and create engaging social media content. Strong writing skills and the ability to build relationships with journalists are essential. This is a politically restricted position offering a salary range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum.

Qualifications

• Have strong writing skills and the ability to generate good news stories.
• Able to research and write news releases and respond to media enquiries.
• Develop contacts and build relationships with journalists.

Responsibilities

• Handling media enquiries.
• Researching and writing press releases.
• Supporting project teams with communications and marketing campaigns.
• Creating engaging multimedia content for social media.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Media relations

Creative campaign development

Job description

A local government authority in Walsall is seeking a Senior Communications & Marketing Executive to enhance its public profile. The successful candidate will handle media inquiries, write press releases, and create engaging social media content. Strong writing skills and the ability to build relationships with journalists are essential. This is a politically restricted position offering a salary range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum.