Media & Communications Manager
Job Type : Contract, Full Time
Salary :
Company Description
Do you want to play a part in bringing clean energy to the world?
Fusion, the process that powers the sun, is the ultimate energy source, offering abundant low-carbon electricity for generations to come.
UKAEA is at the forefront of global fusion research. Our mission is to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise scientific and economic benefit.
What are some of the skills and experience we are looking for…
We are looking for someone who is efficient, engaging, displays leadership qualities and is a team player. They need to have the ability to work at pace whilst managing multiple projects. If this is you, please do read on.
The candidate is able to use their experience, build on skills and knowledge. We will provide you with a supportive environment to help you achieve your potential and take full advantage of personal and career growth opportunities.
There has never been a more exciting time to join UKAEA. We are growing rapidly as an organisation. This role could see you join the Communications team, which is integrated, hard-working, warm, and welcoming, and growing! The Communications team resides under the Business Development and Innovation division.
Job Description
As the Media & Communications Manager, you will be involved in a wide variety of projects and your main responsibilities will include:
Responsibility for media management and corporate identity: the day-to-day delivery of media relations, public relations, and broader external communications, with particular responsibility for managing key press office activities
Be the first point of contact for all media enquiries from national, regional and trade media outlets and providing timely and professional responses
Developing and nurturing strong working relationships with journalists from scientific and business publications, websites and other media channels as well as analysing potential strategic partner relationships for enhanced media exposure
Story and/or campaign idea development, planning, and execution
Developing written content such as press releases and opinion pieces and managing updates to the website
Management of a small number of staff in the Media & Communications team to ensure there is a regular stream of qualitative, engaging, and relevant content to release
Working with the Marketing, Events, Social Media and Graphics teams to ensure PR is planned and promoted effectively, and is aligned with any launches and adjacent campaigns
Post-media op evaluation and reporting, demonstrating success and effectiveness of the media engagement
Working with the Head of External Communications to develop and implement UKAEA's communications strategy to support UKAEA's goals
Managing media events and visits to UKAEA facilities
Maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date media contact list
Overseeing media training and interview preparation for UKAEA staff
Qualifications
Essential qualifications and Aptitudes and Experience
A proven track record in communications/PR, and preferably in media relations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to produce accurate and qualitative work to very tight deadlines
Experience of working on regional, national and international PR campaigns
Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Capable of developing detailed PR project plans and ensuring the messaging is clear, consistent and correctly branded
Experience of working with designers and external agencies
Collaborates effectively to ensure delivery of organisational objectives
Excellent multi-tasking and analytical skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
An interest in energy and technology is desirable but not essential
Desirable Experience
Media experience in the science or energy industries
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants
More Information
- Address Abingdon, Oxfordshire
