Media Relations Manager
University of Sussex - Communications, Marketing and Advancement
| Location: | Brighton |
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| Salary: | £37,099 to £44,263 per annum, pro rata if part time |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 20th February 2024 |
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| Closes: | 2nd April 2024 |
| Job Ref: | 21683 |
Hours: Part time, 0.6 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Closing date: 02 April 2024. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible
About the role
The University of Sussex is looking to recruit a Media Relations Manager to work part time within the media relations team. The team promotes the University’s world-leading research, its positive impact in the world and the vibrant individuals which make up its campus community.
This is a dynamic role which will see the post-holder working proactively to secure media coverage on planned campaigns, as well as swiftly to spot opportunities to place comments by academic experts on breaking news stories. The role also requires the ability to handle sensitive media stories with care.
The post-holder will be responsible for promoting a group of the University’s academic schools and Centres of Excellence through media coverage, and will be required to develop stories using a variety of communications tactics including collaborating with our social media team to develop online content.
About you
The ideal candidate will be an experienced communications practitioner with a strong eye for a news story, and top media handling skills. They will have a collegiate approach to team-working.
About our division
The Communications, Marketing and Advancement (CMA) division is vital in contributing towards the success of Sussex. We work closely in partnership with our academic schools and other learning institutions in the UK, and, internationally to attract the very best students we can. Our ideas matter, and we work and advise on Institutional Growth Strategies to support the university in achieving positive outcomes. The life-long relationships with our global alumni and friends enable many of the gifts which allow Sussex’s research to flourish.
Further information can be found here: Communications, Marketing and Advancement : Professional Services : Schools and services : University of Sussex
Why work here…
The benefits that you will receive from day one include:
- Generous pension scheme.
- Annual Leave Purchasing Scheme for a great home and work life balance
- Staff discounts include public transport, a cycle to work scheme, and special rates for hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region.
- Discounts available for high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a cashback Health Plan.
- Considerable discount on our on-site gym facilities
Please contact Stephanie Allen on s.l.allen@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries
For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
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