Senior Press Officer: Media & Crisis Lead

CO-OP; Manchester; In loco; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual bonus

28 days holiday (32 with service)

Employer pension contributions

Onsite gym at Manchester HQ

Employee discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Co-op in Manchester is seeking a Senior Press Officer to lead PR for Funeralcare, Legal Services and Insurance. You will craft campaigns, identify story angles and secure coverage with national and local media.

You will manage internal and external relationships, provide guidance on messaging, and support crisis or reputational issues while maintaining a proactive approach to uncovering opportunities.

Competenze

• Experience in a busy press office function.
• Strong media relations and journalist liaison skills.
• Excellent communications and PR editorial writing abilities.

Mansioni

• Help create, develop and deliver agreed PR plans and campaigns.
• Identify news opportunities and land stories across Funeralcare, Legal Services and Insurance.
• Produce written copy including press releases, statements, and media briefings.
• Build and maintain journalist contacts and network with internal partners.
• Provide reputational oversight and crisis management as needed.
• Coordinate activity across the PR team and external agencies.

Conoscenze

PR experience

News instincts

Media relations

Editorial writing

Press office management

Agency management

Internal stakeholder engagement

Creativity

Network building

Descrizione del lavoro

Co-op in Manchester is seeking a Senior Press Officer to lead PR for Funeralcare, Legal Services and Insurance. You will craft campaigns, identify story angles and secure coverage with national and local media.

You will manage internal and external relationships, provide guidance on messaging, and support crisis or reputational issues while maintaining a proactive approach to uncovering opportunities.