Senior Media Relations Lead: Proactive PR & Press Office

Citrus Recruit Ltd; Hawton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £38,000

24 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Extra leave option

Health Cashback Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Office based role - Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00

Job summary

Citrus Recruit Ltd are recruiting for a Media Relations Executive for a well-known brand in Tamworth. You will support PR activity across multiple brands, creating engaging content, managing press office activity, and helping to protect and enhance reputation within the industry.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys writing, spotting great stories, and working closely with internal teams to deliver consistent, high-quality communications. It is an office-based role, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Media Relations role, copywriting experience is essential.
• Confident and able to form relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally
• Able to lead and take ownership of projects or campaigns from a media relations perspective.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic PR planning, delivering proactive and reactive media activity aligned with group marketing objectives.
• Create and oversee clear, accurate content for trade media — from articles and product news to case studies and award entries.
• Spot good stories across the business and turn them into strong media opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and industry publications, securing valuable coverage.
• Run the press office, ensuring quick, accurate responses and keeping track of media and competitor activity.
• Work closely with internal teams, supporting planning meetings and helping with copy for websites and marketing materials.
• Promote and protect the brand by ensuring all external communications follow tone-of-voice and industry standards.

Skills

Media relations

Copywriting

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Citrus Recruit Ltd are recruiting for a Media Relations Executive for a well-known brand in Tamworth. You will support PR activity across multiple brands, creating engaging content, managing press office activity, and helping to protect and enhance reputation within the industry.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys writing, spotting great stories, and working closely with internal teams to deliver consistent, high-quality communications. It is an office-based role, Monday to Friday.