SENIOR MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER

SENIOR MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER

I am currently seeking a Senior Media Relations Manager for our client, a government body. This person is responsible for the planning and implementation of PR Campaigns, responding to media queries, and developing & ensuring consistency of key messaging across all channels.

This is a hybrid position, based in Mayo.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategic Communications:

·       Plan and implement PR campaigns aligned with clients’ strategies.

·       Align communications strategies with external stakeholder engagement.

·       Enhance external communications and generate positive media coverage.

·       Develop and execute an annual PR plan to support organizational goals.

1. Media Relations:

·       Respond to media queries in collaboration with stakeholders.

·       Provide timely and accurate responses through the press office.

·       Offer out-of-hours media support and crisis communications guidance.

·       Monitor media coverage and provide insights to leadership.

·       Advise internal teams on communication opportunities.

1. Proactive PR Engagement:

·       Plan and execute proactive media events and campaigns.

·       Build relationships with media to enhance public awareness.

·       Promote research findings through strategic communication.

·       Organize stakeholder events and provide media training for staff.

·       Serve as a spokesperson when required.

1. Issue Management:

·       Identify and mitigate reputational risks through strategic issue management.

·       Handle Freedom of Information (FOI) and Parliamentary Questions (PQs).

1. Communications Collateral Development:

·       Develop and ensure consistency of key messaging across all channels.

·       Create high-quality marketing materials for diverse audiences.

·       Support the digital team in leveraging online platforms for outreach.

1. Monitoring and Impact Measurement:

·       Evaluate and report on PR initiatives’ effectiveness.

·       Track and analyze media coverage to inform strategy improvements.

·       Foster a culture of impact-driven communication efforts.

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential:

·       Extensive experience in public relations and media engagement.

·       Proven ability to develop and implement PR programs successfully.

·       Strong experience in issue management and crisis communication.

·       Previous experience as a media spokesperson.

Desirable:

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Results-driven with a proactive, can-do attitude.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·       Digital-first approach to PR strategies

• Collaborative team player.

Please apply today if you are interested or contact [email protected] with an updated CV with any queries.

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