Remote Local Authority Media & Communications Officer

Venn Group; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Ad-hoc onsite attendance

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking an experienced Interim Media & Communications Officer to join a local authority on an initial two-month contract. The role is predominantly remote with occasional onsite attendance for filming or interviews.

You will manage media relations, handle press enquiries, draft statements, and oversee reputational issues in a politically sensitive environment, while advising senior officers and elected members. Strong local government communications experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant and recent media relations experience within local authority.
• Experience building relationships with local, regional and trade journalists for council communications.
• Proven ability to manage reputational issues in politically sensitive environments.
• Experience drafting media statements and handling media enquiries.
• Ability to develop and deliver multi-channel communications campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Handle media enquiries and draft press statements for council initiatives.
• Manage relationships with journalists and monitor media coverage.
• Coordinate proactive media opportunities and secure coverage for services.
• Advise senior officers and elected members on communications responses.
• Develop campaigns across multiple channels and oversee social media activity.

Skills

Media relations

Journalist relations

Crisis communications

Social media management

Public sector communications

Job description

Venn Group is seeking an experienced Interim Media & Communications Officer to join a local authority on an initial two-month contract. The role is predominantly remote with occasional onsite attendance for filming or interviews.

You will manage media relations, handle press enquiries, draft statements, and oversee reputational issues in a politically sensitive environment, while advising senior officers and elected members. Strong local government communications experience is essential.