Media Manager

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Media Manager for as soon as possible for an initial 4 month contract with option to extend on a rate of £200-£230/day (Inside IR35). This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office.
Responsibilities:
- Media and press management - working with journalists and other key influencers to inform the public of organisational policies.
- News management - the ability to spot potential problems and react quickly. 
- Media handling - drafting timely media materials, working with ministerial and policy teams, handling visits, working up lines to take. 
- Content creation - helping create, shape, share and exchange dynamic content through social media channels.
- Campaigns - play an active role in campaigns and work alongside marketing and insight colleagues. 
- Participating in the out-of-hours duty rota system, including weekend, evening and public holiday working. 
Essential Skills:
- The ability to build and maintain relationships and working with journalists and other key influencers to inform the public of organisational policies. 
- An understanding of the changing way in which content is created and consumed and the ability to create dynamic content for a variety of channels. 
- The ability to maintain personal resilience through periods of sustained pressure caused by external events, workloads and resource challenges. 
- The ability to spot potential problems and react quickly ensuring ministers and officials receive timely and professional advice. 
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.