Associate Director of PR and Comms
Job Description
You will lead on the PR and communications strategy, media relations, crisis and stakeholder management and internal communications telling stories that reflect the values and diversity of the brands. You will be responsible for upholding the corporate image whilst increasing brand awareness.
Client Details
Educational org in London who are looking to hire an interim to lead the pr and comms function
Description
Develop and deliver PR and communications strategies to enhance reputation, tell brand stories, and grow share of voice.
Create impactful campaigns aligned to business objectives, including commissioning research to generate positive media opportunities.
Monitor media, public opinion, and industry trends to manage risk and identify opportunities.
Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Lead crisis communications planning and digital reputation management across all channels.
Identify and secure media opportunities across traditional, broadcast, digital, and social platforms, working with agencies where required.
Develop case studies (written and video), annual reports, and key communications materials, with a focus on student and alumni stories.
Create and implement an internal communications strategy across the Division.
Manage PR agency relationships to ensure performance and value for money.
Coordinate press visits and generate publicity for key events across campuses.
Undertake UK travel and occasional out-of-hours work as required.
Profile
At least 7-10 years' experience gained within an agency or client side. Ideally experience of both. Experience within an education setting or experience of communicating with GenZ or of our brand areas such as creative arts and business. Experience gained in a business to consumer organisation with business to business experience also desirable.
Experience of running multi-faceted PR campaigns to support business objectives.
Demonstrable experience of success across all media including digital and television.
Experience of crisis management in the digital age
Job Offer
6 month contract
Reporting into the CMO
-75,000 is the salary
Stand alone opportunity
3 days in the office in the City
ASAP start