Senior Media Relations Executive

Oakley Recruitment Limited; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday, increasing to 25

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Employee assistance program

Health Care cash plan

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Oakley Recruitment Limited, based in Tamworth, is seeking a Senior Media Relations Executive to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. This role will lead the development of the media communications strategy, significantly impacting the organization's media presence.

The ideal candidate will possess substantial media relations experience, excellent copywriting skills, and the ability to build strong relationships within the industry. You will thrive in a creative environment, driving innovative media solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a media relations role.
• Proven ability to produce quality content focused on products.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with Trade Media Editors.

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations plans aligned with marketing objectives.
• Produce high-quality content for trade media.
• Build relationships with key journalists and editors.
• Manage the press office function and media inquiries.
• Monitor media coverage and provide insights.

Skills

Media relations experience

Copywriting proficiency

Organisational skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Understanding of trade media landscape

Project ownership

Job description

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Senior Media Relations Executive on a full-time permanent basis.

Culture and Environment

Step into an energetic and inclusive environment where ideas flow, creativity thrives, and teamwork drives success. Our client's Media Department is a hub of innovation, dedicated to fostering your growth and ensuring you have the training and resources to shine in your role. If you're passionate about making an impact in a fast‑paced, creative industry, this is your opportunity to join a team that's redefining the market.

Personality

We are looking for a well‑organised, reliable, and driven individual with a passion for communications and media. The Senior Media Relations Executive will lead the development of the group's communications strategy and enhance the company's presence across industry media platforms, making a significant impact within a forward‑thinking organisation.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 35.7 hours per week
• 23 days holiday, increasing up to 25 with length of service
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Health Care cash plan
• Free onsite parking
• Core company values

Job Role

• Lead the development and implementation of proactive and reactive media relations plans aligning with group‑wide strategic marketing objectives
• Provide guidance on media positioning, messaging, and emerging issues when needed
• Produce and oversee high‑quality content for trade media in the electrotechnical industry, including thought‑leadership articles, technical features, product releases, business updates, case studies, web stories, and award submissions
• Act as editorial lead, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with brand tone of voice
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, and industry publications
• Lead the pitching process to secure impactful high‑value coverage across trade and digital media
• Maintain and develop media lists, ensuring targeted outreach and effective segmentation
• Manage the press office function, ensuring timely, accurate responses to media inquiries
• Monitor media coverage and competitor activity, providing regular insights and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to publish positive, brand‑enhancing content across industry platforms
• Ensure all external communications adhere to brand, campaign, and tone‑of‑voice guidelines
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and media developments to inform PR strategy

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in a media relations role
• Proficiency in copywriting with proven ability to produce quality content focusing on products and feature material within trade media
• Well‑organised, reliable, and hardworking, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident and able to form relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with Trade Media/Magazine Editors
• Communicates strategic input, not just execution
• Understanding of the trade media landscape
• Able to lead and take ownership of projects or campaigns from a media relations perspective
• Proven experience to confidently develop, coordinate and execute a cross‑channel communications plan
• Self‑motivated and enthusiastic to continuously improve knowledge and skills