Senior Media Communications Manager

Are you a seasoned media professional with a passion for public service and impactful storytelling? We're looking for a Senior Communications Media Manager to join a dynamic communications team at the heart of a high-profile public sector organisation. This is a part-time, fully remote role (30 hours per week across 4 days), offering flexibility with your non-working day (ideally Wednesday). Fridays are essential, as they are the busiest day for media activity.
As a key member of the communications function, you'll lead on proactive and reactive media relations for a range of high-profile issues. You'll shape how the organisation is represented in the media, build strong relationships with journalists, and work closely with senior stakeholders to protect and enhance the organisation's reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and 'owning' relationships with journalists at national and sector-level media outlets.?
• Generating?positive stories about the Organisation and its priorities and defending the Agency's reputation in the face of hostile comment and reporting.
• Generate positive media coverage and manage reputational risks.
• Craft high-quality content: press releases, statements, and briefings.
• Provide expert media advice during incidents and crises.
• Collaborating with teams across communications, including external affairs and content and channels, to effectively reach target audiences through the most appropriate channels.?
• Monitor and evaluate media impact using appropriate tools.
• Align media strategies with wider organisational goals.
• Participate in the out-of-hours media rota.

What We're Looking For

• Strong writing and editorial skills across multiple formats.
• Confident in handling high-pressure situations and media scrutiny.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with Government Communication Service (GCS) best practices.
• Providing professional advice and support in incident management, including the preparation and dissemination of appropriate materials.??
• Seeing the bigger picture and ensuring communications plans and tactics are aligned both across the organisation and the wider external environment.?
• Taking part in the out-of-hours rota for media and digital activity.?
• Forging trusting relationships across the organisation.?
• Delivering communication outcomes as per Government Communication Service best practice.?
• Proven experience in media relations, ideally within central government or a large public sector body.

If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant information or get in contact for more information.

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